"One of the fastest-growing areas within the health care field — home care for the elderly — also is one of the lowest paid and most exploitable," says a New York Times editorial.

Hypothermia, frostbite, and falls are among the winter-related dangers faced by older adults.

Light Drinkers Fare Better As They Get Older

Dr. Rhonda Montgomery addresses "What are the phases of applied research in the area of family caregiving? And how can we find and foster strong partnerships through those phases?" in her white paper delivered at the 2008 Think Tank sponsored by the Center on Age & Community.

New research in the field of regenerative medicine has the potential to provide treatments for diabetes, heart disease and other diseases.