Sandra Cota’s world had grown quiet. The busy pace of her life had slowed in recent years, replaced by long days in her Bronx apartment where the low drone of the television filled the silence between calls from loved ones. “I’m lonely a lot of the time,” Cota, 79, told The Post. “[My daughter] feels … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I stopped having sexual relations eight years ago. She keeps our two grandchildren 11 to 12 hours a day, five (and sometimes six) days a week. (That’s 60 to 70 hours.) By the time they’re picked up, she’s irritated, agitated, frustrated and wants to be left alone. She doesn’t want … Read more
He has a 1,300-acre estate and a nine-month supply of frozen sperm — now he just needs a “good breeder.” Sir Benjamin Slade, 79, of Britain has made Tinder accounts, taken out newspaper ads and starred in a TV series all in an effort to find a wife to produce an heir — and a … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My neighbor is 80. She’s my political opposite. She’s known me since I was 13. Her husband died 10 or so years ago. All she does all day is stay inside her house (even when it’s sunny) and watch TV news. I try to be nice to her because she’s alone and probably … Read more
When was the last time you saw a miniature horse step out of a minivan in the middle of Manhattan? Believe it or not, that’s exactly what happened earlier this week when a pair of pint-sized ponies rolled up to an Upper East Side assisted living facility, turning heads and melting hearts as they made … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mom is in her early 80s. More and more often lately, she seems to be avoiding seeing me and my siblings. It wasn’t always like this. She would let me, my husband and our kids stay with her when we visited. Even last year, when she fell and injured herself, she let … Read more
A couple marked their wedding anniversary by walking down the aisle — 72 years after they first said ‘I do.’ Edna Schofield and her husband, Keith, both 93, had a second ‘wedding’ hosted by their family at their home in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Footage taken on August 22 shows the sweet moment Edna was escorted … Read more
A multimillion-dollar home in the leafy western suburbs of Perth has become big news after its owners claimed the young family living there were actually squatters. The one-storey brick cottage on Keightley Rd, Shenton Park has been renovated since its most recent occupiers moved in. But the family of its elderly owner says schoolteacher Jeremy … Read more
As New Yorkers sweat through relentless heat this summer, many are cranking up electric fans in a desperate bid for relief. But a shocking new study throws cold water on the popular cooling fix, warning it could actually backfire for older adults under certain conditions. Researchers found that in some blistering environments, sitting in front … Read more
Country music artist Conner Smith returned to the stage for the first time since a tragic car accident in June that left an elderly woman dead. His performance marked a deeply emotional and faith-filled night at the Grand Ole Opry. Sources close to Smith exclusively shared a video with Fox News Digital that showed the singer … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner explores a common issue impacting millions of Australians. QUESTION: Dear Dr. Zac, I don’t know what is happening to me but in the last 12 months I’ve started to make what my partner is describing as old people noises. Why is it every time I … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 58 and five years into my second marriage. We lived together a little over a year before getting married. I spent seven years as a caregiver for my parents before marrying my current husband. We moved to Kentucky from Florida because his mom needed us close, but since the move, he has … Read more
A new pilot program launching today across New York aims to turn seniors’ TV screens into personalized hubs for caregiving, communication and connection. Qualifying older adults will receive devices from ONSCREEN, Inc. that can transform any TV into a smart caregiving platform, offering key features like medication reminders, daily check-ins that are sent to their … Read more
ET, phone 911. Imagine sitting at home on your couch when one of your hands begins to move of its own accord — and you’re powerless to stop it. That’s what happened to one unidentified 77-year-old woman, whom doctors diagnosed with “alien hand syndrome.” An elderly woman who suffered from “alien hand syndrome” said her … Read more
Could skipping dinner get your love life back on track? A new international study found that a particular form of intermittent fasting boosted the libido of male mice, raising questions about whether it could trigger a similar effect in humans. “A lack of sexual desire is not necessarily perceived as problematic — but some people … Read more
The best is yet to come. More than one in three Americans over the age of 55 still have sex at least once a week, a steamy new study on seniors has uncovered. Carewell surveyed 687 older Americans about their sexual habits and preferences, with the results revealing that those aged in their 70s get … Read more
DEAR ABBY: “Looking Out for Mom in Chicago” (Aug. 16) was concerned that 69-year-old Mom wasn’t getting out and socializing now that she has moved closer to them, and worried they’ll be her only support as she ages. They also said she’s always been shy. As a nearly 70-year-old introvert, I understand how their mom … Read more
DEAR ABBY: How do I handle an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a town with casinos. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I am traveling, she asks to use my house, etc. A year ago, she … Read more
Kaley Cuoco is facing backlash after she recalled the “excruciating decision” she made to rehome her beloved pet dog. On Monday, Cuoco took to social media to explain her reasoning behind rehoming her pet while announcing her dog’s death. “Most of you know I had [Shirley] for many, many, many years,” Cuoco began in a … Read more
A great-grandad-of-two suffering from pneumonia resorted to sleeping on a hospital floor on top of his dressing gown during a 12-hour wait for a trolley. Martin Wakely, 75, was rushed to Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent by ambulance after his wife Tracy, 63, became concerned he was struggling to breathe. Martin waited 12-hours for a … Read more