As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.

How do you plan to spend retirement? Will you be doing all the things you wanted to do when you were younger but didn't have the time or resources for, or will you be at the mailbox waiting for your welfare check?

Early screening is an underutilized strategy in both identifying the substantial number of individuals living with undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease and providing them the necessary medical intervention.

The women of today may be at risk of osteoporosis, but treatments are now available to help strengthen bones, and repair spinal fractures.

Caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help. Here are some tips on how to deal with the big issues.

Today, women are taking the leading role in money matters for their households, but according to a new survey, many are experiencing a confidence gap. Here's how they can overcome it.

You always lock house and car doors behind you, and take your daily power walk during the daylight. But what personal safety precautions do you take when you enter environments you assume are secure - like the cemetery or shopping mall? Here are some tips for staying safe in seemingly secure places.