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Eighty-year-old woman becomes oldest to hike entire Appalachian Trail

At 80, Betty Kellenberger became the oldest woman to finish the 3500km trail.

Fighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānau

About 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.

How dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safe

People with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.

Cost of living: Who is being hit hardest now?

Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases.

The ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementia

Kerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.

'Outdated': Government announces Ministerial Advisory Group will review aged care funding

The country’s over-65 population is expected to reach about 1.3 million by 2040.

Facing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosis

An early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.

The unusual signs of heart disease you might not spot

Telegraph: Cardiovascular disease claims more lives every year than cancer.

Thinking of breaking up with your partner? Read this first.

Advice from two menopause experts on everything you were too shy (or embarrassed) to ask.

Social ties help you live longer. What does that mean for introverts?

New York Times: You don’t have to be the life of the party to reap the health benefits.

No amount of alcohol is safe, at least for dementia risk

Washington Post: Even a drink or two a day isn’t risk-free, a new study suggests.

'There is mood for change': NZ urged to rethink pensions and KiwiSaver

New Zealand’s pension system ranked 17th globally in Mercer’s 2024 index.

Elderly man found dead in Florida care home freezer after going missing

His daughter Julie Kristen Spencer said safety lapses had raised concerns.

Aaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?

OPINION: New Zealand must build today for the ageing population of tomorrow.

Care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assault

A man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.

He was expected to get Alzheimer’s 25 years ago. Why hasn’t he?

New York Times: Doug Whitney is a scientific unicorn at the centre of a 14-year study.