LifestyleThe rise of the death doulasEnd-of-life doulas are empowering those in the final stages of their lives.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDementia unit monitoring welcomedDementia New Zealand say the move is a step in the right direction.08 Jun 03:12 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand running out of shingles vaccineOver 180,000 Kiwis aged 65 to 80 vaccinated since no-charge policy kicked in on April 1.07 Jun 02:49 AM
Lifestyle129yo woman's ironic birthday wish"I am tired. Long life is not at all God's gift for me - but a punishment."05 Jun 11:24 PM
LifestyleWhy walking fast is good for youIt's not about getting in 10,000 steps, according to new research.04 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe age women start to feel 'invisible'Study uncovers the age women feel they no longer "turn heads".31 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandFamily's rest-home horror: Maggots found in woundsHow does a rest home resident end up with maggots in his wounds?30 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleEight things you should have nailed by age 35From making "that noise" to genuinely enjoying trips to garden centres.26 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandStudy to probe sleep's hidden link with dementiaA new study will untangle the complex links between sleep problems and dementia.21 May 10:31 PM
LifestyleWhangarei woman parasailing to celebrate 104th birthdayElla Bayes is celebrating her 104th birthday in unique style.08 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleHow your appetite changes as you ageA better understanding of the seven ages of appetite could help us stay healthy.06 May 05:30 AM
LifestyleWhich do you think looks older?Research showed it's because of the way smiling increases wrinkling around your eyes.05 May 05:55 AM
LifestyleThe surprising number of 80-year-olds still doing itIt's a topic no one really wants to talk about. Here's why research says we should.04 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandNew walker model to help elderlyPeople are having falls because they didn't want to use their walkers, Phil Bracen says.01 May 05:14 AM
New ZealandNZ anti-ageing drug in promising heart disease findingsA Kiwi company's novel anti-ageing drug could play a big role in preventing heart disease.24 Apr 10:26 PM
New ZealandRest home ran out of incontinence suppliesNo vacuum and lack of food at rest home: staff.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSprightly seniors dancing in the aislesWant to age creatively? Maybe you need to start dancing in supermarket aisles.21 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleSingle over 50? How to navigate online datingEtiquette bible DeBrett's reveals its over -50s romance guide for the digital age.15 Apr 09:05 PM
Aged careThird of older working Kiwis can't afford to quitNearly half of Kiwis plan to work beyond 65 and third of those working say they have to.15 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleComment | What's wrong with wanting to be slim while pregnant?Wanting to maintain her body while pregnant, a 42-year-old mum finds herself being judged.11 Apr 10:11 PM
LifestyleWorld's oldest man: Lollies are his secret to long lifeA Japanese man reveals his unusual theory behind why he's made it to 112.10 Apr 08:40 PM
LifestyleHow to reduce your risk of dementiaCOMMENT: Lifestyle choices as simple as staying social can help reduce dementia risk.08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittleWhy old men are bitter and bossyCOMMENT: I'm at an age where, 50 years ago, people thought it's reasonable to start dying.08 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandLonely NZ: Third of elderly spend days aloneThirty per cent of 37,000 seniors assessed last year spend eight hours or more alone a day07 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy men are getting left behind in the dating gameThe course of true love never did run smooth - and especially not for men, it seems.05 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandRest homes understaffed says expertGood care "should be the norm, it shouldn't be the exception", says rest home researcher.25 Mar 01:07 AM
New Zealand87-year-old: 'Running has been my saviour'The almost-90 year old is set to run his 50th half marathon this year.18 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleEverything you know about depression is wrongKyle MacDonald on where the real truth about depression is found.07 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestyleWhen is the right time to die?A new book examines what to do when our loved ones are in a critical condition.16 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleThe secret to the best sex of your lifeYou don't have to be a sexpot to have great sex, writes Deborah Hill Cone.09 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feetA new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jan 05:02 AM
New ZealandNurse Betty: 80 years old and still workingNurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.25 Jan 04:52 AM
