More people are afraid of losing their independence in old age and being forced to move into a nursing home than they are of dying, a survey has found. By Andrew Hough 08 February 2010 • 7:30am ...

When older adults lose control as they move into residential care, they adapt and accept what cannot be changed in order to stay happy. According to a new study, by Jaclyn Broadbent, Shikkiah de ...

"You’re only as old as you feel” isn’t going to fly anymore. According to a small survey of Americans, there is indeed a certain age when ... and losing independence (19 percent), South ...

Australians have a great fear of losing mental independence as they age ... mental capacity is what they fear most about getting old. Age care provider Bupa Care Services commissioned AddedValue ...

A nutritionist has demonstrated a few workouts that can come impact mobility and fitness in old age. The video features ... ALSO READ: Longevity to weight loss; 6 wonderful health benefits of ...

Some are moans about memory loss while others are celebrations of the freedom of retirement. These remarks sweeten the bitter pill of ageing. For as actor Maurice Chevalier remarked, old age is ...

Independence means having the autonomy to make personal decisions and improve one’s quality of life. Many older adults worry about losing autonomy as they age. Some may need a medical proxy.

Pear presents another possible reason my doctor is not compliant with losing ... age bracket, when rates of debilitating ailments soar” (“With Help Here and There, Preserving Independence in ...

A recent survey reveals Australians experience a great fear of losing mental independence as they get ... to care for them in old age. One in three had not thought about how they will pay for ...