In a pair of new studies, researchers found that older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even during times of major upheaval.

People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

USED TO SHAPE THE FUTURE. INGLIS INNOVATION CENTER HELPS PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER PEOPLE NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE WITH ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY LIKE SMART LIGHT BULBS AND EVEN TOYS WITH ...

A community theatre set up for adults with learning disabilities and autism says it is at risk of excluding patrons if it cannot upgrade its facilities to meet the access needs of older residents.

About 95,842 Anne Arundel County residents are 65 years old or older, according to U.S. Census data. To serve this large population, approximately 16% of all residents, the county hosts a number of ...

A new study from Penn State University found that older adults who experience symptoms of insomnia and/or use sleep medications face a substantially higher risk of developing disabilities that affect ...