“Glycolic acid” is a substance that is commonly used in cosmetic anti-aging creams. It is a colorless crystalline compound that is found in sugar beets, cane sugar and unripe grapes and is also used in leather dyeing and tanning and in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, adhesives and plasticizers.

Researchers have invested a lot of time and energy into discovering ways to keep the body young. Age, they say, is simply another disease for which a cure can be found. A new study out of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre in Madrid, Spain, has discovered one potential link in the cure for aging. 

The cost of rhinoplasty depends on a variety of factors. Understanding the elements that influence price of the procedure can give you an idea about how much you would have to spend.

In the past, assisted living facilities were only open to seniors who could afford to pay the monthly fees. With recent legislature passed by many state governments, seniors can now use Medicaid waiver programs for many states across the US to get the care and attention they need. Continue reading to see if your state is on the list.

Help your parents fight back against elder fraud scams with these top ten senior citizen fraud protection tips. Teach your mother, father, or other aging relatives and friends how to prevent con artists from abusing their property and savings while bringing them to justice.

Fortunately for the hundreds of thousands of family caregivers out there taking care of Mom or Dad for free, there are a number of reimbursement solutions. Long-term care insurance and the Medicaid Cash and Counseling Program in particular both provide money to caregivers who offer homecare services. Continue reading to find out if you are eligible to receive payments.

As prices continue to rise, America's low-income seniors are unable to pay for their health-sustaining (and life-saving) medications. Fortunately, most pharmaceutical companies offer prescription assistance programs, where struggling seniors can get their medications free or at significantly reduced costs. Learn how you or your loved one can take advantage of these offers.

Home health care, ordered by your physician to help you recuperate, is usually covered by your Medicare insurance plan and, if you have it, Medigap. Sorting through what is and isn't covered can be tricky - use these guidelines to understand what your eligibility requirements and what you must pay out-of-pocket.

Summer is a wonderful time to be outdoors and to be active It is the vacation season for millions

Recently on “America’s Got Talent” a 75 year old woman performed a song and dance routine (This reference is not to the popular Rappin' Granny