There are many misconceptions about seniors. Out of all age groups, older people have been the most misunderstood, especially on an intellectual level. Young people adhere to the belief that old people cannot learn new things; you can’t teach [...]

People age 65 and older consume more prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines than any other age group. Older people tend to have more long-term, chronic illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease than do younger [...]

Hearing loss is ranked as the third most prevalent chronic condition in older Americans, following hypertension and arthritis. Nearly 40 percent of people over age 65 are hearing impaired, and over 80 percent of people over age 85 have [...]