elderly
My Mother Has Alzheimer’s and It Has Changed Our Lives
At 30, I've found myself grappling with an illness that's permanently altering my mum, and rewriting our relationship.
Japan Sent Mice to Space and Discovered a Protein That Could Slow Down Aging
Scientists hope the discovery could lead to new treatments for conditions linked to old age like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
I Interviewed My Grandma About Her Surprisingly Exciting Sex Life
Never skip foreplay or post-coital cuddles, she said.
We Asked Elderly People Defying the Coronavirus Lockdown: Why?
In Italy, some senior citizens are ignoring the government's strict isolation measures. “At my age, what’s the point?” says Norma, a 94-year-old nonna.
Italy May Soon Be Forced to Stop Treating Coronavirus Patients Over 80
A plan for the next phase of Italy's response lays out criteria for determining who gets intensive care treatment and who doesn't.
Over $100K Found in a Garbage Dump in Japan
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” has never rung truer.
The 'Hermits' Who Live Like It's the 18th Century
Photographer Raphael Pellet spent a year with a community who live completely off-grid.
In Singapore, a Shocking Rise in Suicides from an Unexpected Age Group
Why some Singaporeans are deciding to cut their lives short – and how the Asian city-state and individuals are trying to curb the problem
This Hong Kong Food Startup Hires the Elderly to Package Its Organic Frozen Dinners
Kenneth Choi Man-Kin's project not only provides jobs and a sense of community for the elderly, but also combats food waste from local farms.
Two Nursing Home Escapees Were Found at the World's Biggest Metal Fest
They were "disoriented and dazed" by the time the cops finally tracked them down.