Islanders are being warned to be cautious by police who are investigating a number of fraud cases targeting elderly people.

A successful new claim for Pension Credit made before December 21 will also be entitled to a backdated Winter Fuel Payment.

New data shows 13% of older people across the south of Scotland may lack proper nutrition which could result in illness. | ...

Grandparents gain mental health benefits and reduced feelings of loneliness from regular interactions with their ...

Governments are increasingly looking at ways to protect young people online – including bans on social media for under-16s.

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has confirmed outreach efforts to an elderly man seen eating leftovers at ...

Diverse networks of friends, former co-workers, neighbors, and extended family are often essential sources of support for ...

Vitamin D supplementation may help manage hypertension, particularly in older adults with overweight or obesity, a new study ...

New research finds that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help lower blood pressure, especially for older adults with ...

An elderly woman drove a car into four pedestrians here around 6 p.m. on Nov. 11, killing one and critically injuring another ...

Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity and taking more than the Institutes of Medicine’s (IOM) recommended daily dose does not provide additional health benefits, ...

For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk for cognitive decline and conditions like ...