And as you get older, these so-called activities of daily living can become harder. If you or a loved one starts to have trouble performing such tasks, it may be time to talk about moving to a ...

A comprehensive global analysis reveals that functional disability in older adults affects millions worldwide, with nearly half experiencing difficulties performing essential daily tasks. The ...

Age is not the end of life, but an opportunity for living. Some people live to a ripe old age, and we often see examples of ...

The DWP has analysed Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who did not score four points in at least one daily living activity in 18 of the most common disabling conditions ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that proposed eligibility rule changes to the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will result in 370,000 existing ...

Social activity is an important part of healthy aging. Older adults can gain various benefits from participating in social activities and being physically active. Learn more here.

New estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) indicate that 1.64 million people currently claiming Personal ...

For patients with a baseline CDR-SB score of 2, treatment with lecanemab (Leqembi) would extend independence in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) -- paying bills, driving ...

Long-term care involves helping an older adult manage activities of daily living, encompassing everything from grocery shopping and preparing meals to getting dressed and using the bathroom.

New Oxford research shows that light-intensity activities, including daily steps, significantly reduce cancer risk, supporting global health guidelines.

An analysis conducted by the DWP into PIP claimants who did not score four points in at least one daily living activity in 18 of the most common disabling conditions - with these conditions being ...