97-Year-old Fulfills Lifelong Dream, Becomes Firefighter For a Day

This spry senior can now cross "being a firefighter" off of his bucket list for good.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 April 37 Views

Hearing Loss For Adults Shows Promising Decline

Hearing loss among U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 has declined over the last decade, even as the number of older Americans continues to grow.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 December 39 Views

Retired Senior Gets Job After Posting Ad About 'Dying from Boredom'

Life had grown dull for 89-year-old Joe Bartley after his wife died - so he put out an ad requesting a job to 'save him from dying of boredom.'

By Tiffani Spengler

03 December 38 Views

Decline in Rate of US Adults Affected by Dementia, New Study Reports

A recent study concluded that between 2000 and 2012, there was a 24% decrease in older American adults affected by dementia.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 November 54 Views

Watch Heroes Rush to Save Elderly Woman From Oncoming Train

This elderly woman was only halfway across the train tracks when the crossing guards came down on both sides of her – so these heroes rushed to help.

By Tiffani Spengler

10 March 31 Views

Homebound Veterans Get Virtual Reality Visits to WWII Memorials in DC

If a veteran is unfit for travel due to age or disability, this nonprofit comes to their bedside and allows them to visit the WWII memorial one last time.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 November 33 Views

University to Host Free Courses on Caring For the Elderly

Brazilian university students can now learn to take care of their elders free of charge. The Hospital of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) started receiving applications last Friday for their new course on senior caretaking. The whole course consists of 60 hours of teaching divided into units of learning, tutoring, forums, chats, and […]

By Ariel Grange

01 November 32 Views

87-Year-old Rescued After 4 Days in Bathtub Thanks to Concerned Waitress

Sonia Congrave has served tea and cake to Doreen Mann for 10 years – so when she noticed her absence at the café, she made a lifesaving call.

By Tiffani Spengler

22 October 36 Views

Watch 80-Year-old Stun Music Store With Shredding Guitar Solo #TBT

This 81-year-old grandfather may be older than the usual music store guest, but his hands are still incredibly dextrous.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 January 35 Views

Strangers Save Elderly Resident From Having to Leave Nursing Home

Carrie Lou Rausch really didn't want to leave her beloved nursing home – but thanks to the kindness of strangers, she didn't have to.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 January 34 Views

Watch 92-Year-old's Sweet Reaction to Willie Nelson Singing a Song She Wrote

Lyndel Rhodes never thought that anything would become of her sweet song lyrics, let alone be sung by the great Willie Nelson.

By Tiffani Spengler

16 October 32 Views

Taylor Swift Delivers Christmas Miracle to 96-Year-old Fan

This granddad won't soon forget the legendary Christmas when his favorite pop star stopped by to surprise him with a special gift.

By Tiffani Spengler

27 December 36 Views

89-yo Man Surprised with $150K After Stranger Sees Him Pushing Popsicle Cart to Make Ends Meet

Following his daughter's death, this senior was resigned to pushing his popsicle cart for the rest of his life – until his photo was posted on the internet.

By Tiffani Spengler

12 September 40 Views

This Teen And Her 82-yo Grandpa Are Going to College Together

This hard-working grandpa has been interested in economics since the 1950s – now, he's back at school to get a degree with his granddaughter Melanie.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 September 33 Views

Man Opens Home to 89-Year-old Veteran Because 'Family is not tied with bloodlines'

This Navy veteran may have started as Corey Jones's golf coach - but now, he's part of the family.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 December 42 Views