A team of UCSF scientists who interviewed more than 100 older adults found that roughly a third of them showed signs of mild ...

Old people who live alone are often targets of concern and even pity. The worry is that they are isolated, without anyone to confide in, and probably depressed. That’s the stereotype. But is it true?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. There are almost twice as many senior women living alone as men. Statistics suggest that about 9.3 ...

Living alone has become increasingly common, especially among older adults and young professionals in urban areas. What seems like a lifestyle preference carries hidden health consequences. Research ...

How old is too old to stay home alone? In California, there are no legal age limit to live independently at home. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s always safe for seniors to do so. “Living ...

There are almost twice as many senior women living alone as men. Statistics suggest that about 9.3 million older people living alone are women, while men account for only 4.6 million in the U.S. This ...