For scientists seeking therapeutic cures for brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, drug development starts with lab work replicating the effects of the diseases.

Michelle Singletary of The Washington Post explains her knack for connecting with readers – often by telling the story of the grandmother who raised her.

The decades-long projections for the Social Security system aren’t good, but as of now, official Washington isn’t doing anything to correct them.

For families dealing with long-term care decisions, the choices can be bewildering.

The “recovery” of the U.S. economy means different things to different people – and the retirement security of many is at risk.

More older people are staying in the workforce, whether out of desire or necessity. How can they prevent being denied jobs simply because of their age?

Geriatric care expert says the health system for older people needs to learn lessons from pediatrics to prevent errors.

Author and financial expert Ric Edelman says stopping work at age 65 won’t do when people are living into their 100s.

A top federal scientist calls recent mortality trends “disturbing” – and is pushing research to help understand them.

An advocate for proposed rules that financial planners would have to follow says the changes are necessary to protect consumers.

Aging and caregiving expert says task can be all-consuming – but also well worth it.

As the stock market turned erratic over the past two decades, some statehouses managed funds for retirees well while others resisted change – and underperformed.

An economist who tracks the Social Security system says solutions to its solvency issues are well-known, but Congress is unlikely to act on them.

A demographer who tracks population trends says that a coming surge in the ranks of seniors will swamp the health system.

Face of Alzheimer’s: 5.4 million Americans, mostly 75 and older, at a price tag of $236 billion per year.

An expert in wealth disparities says that African-Americans and Latinos are far behind whites in savings and have little ability to catch up.

If there’s a single rule for claiming Social Security benefits, it’s to be patient and wait – your payout will grow each year.

As journalists seek to reach readers, a focus on people – and on simple messages – are key.

Yes there are problems: underfunded pensions, increasing Alzheimer’s. But in some ways, getting older is getting better.

As society ages but work lives actually get shorter, retirement resources are low – and workers scrambling to catch up.

Take the quiz: What are the biggest behavioral obstacles to saving for your retirement?

Whether they mean well or mean ill, people who handle senior citizens’ finances often don’t act in the seniors’ best interests.

Ethicist says the U.S. health care system does a poor job discussing the reality of death and dying.