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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IN: Senior Issues

Consumer website Bankrate says scammers typically target a property that does not have a mortgage or lien against it, or is vacant and not closely monitored. (Adobe Stock)
Mortgage scams can leave victims clueless, homeless

A scam used to illegally obtain houses and land is silently targeting more unsuspecting victims in Indiana, and it often leaves people in need of …

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According to the Climate Change Project, Indiana is projected to see an average of 39 days of intense heat per year by 2050. (Adobe Stock)
Older Hoosiers have a resource to address climate change

The country is feeling the chill of winter now, but 2023 will be in the history books as the hottest year on record, and worries are growing about …

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In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, studies have shed light on several other potential health benefits associated with vacationing, including decreased depression, less stress and improved productivity. (Adobe Stock)
Holiday travel takes patience for Hoosier heart patients

AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggest …

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A 2021 AARP report estimates the hourly economic value of unpaid family caregiving in Indiana at $14.61, and those hours add up to $10.8 million per year. (Adobe Stock)
IN family caregivers need more support

About 790,000 Hoosiers are family caregivers for relatives in declining physical or mental health. But Indiana ranks fairly low in support for family …

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A new measure in this year's report shows many older adults spent more than 30% of their income on housing. (Adobe stock)
Report: IN Struggles Turning Around High Early Death Rate

Indiana ranks closer to the bottom of U.S. states where you will find healthy seniors living than the top, according to a new report. …

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Late-stage Alzheimer's patients generally need around-the-clock assistance with daily living tasks like eating and bathing. An estimated 6.7 million older Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. (Adobe Stock)
Alzheimer's Diagnoses Expected to Rise as IN Population Ages

Stress and normal aging often are blamed for a misplaced cell phone, car keys or the words to a familiar song. But these also could be the warning …

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Los pacientes con Alzhéimer en etapa avanzada generalmente necesitan asistencia las 24 horas del día con las tareas de la vida diaria, como comer y bañarse. Se estima que 6,7 millones de estadounidenses mayores viven con la enfermedad de Alzheimer. (Adobe Stock)
Diagnósticos de Alzheimer podrían aumentar mientras envejece población de IN

El estrés o el envejecimiento son razones comunes atribuidas a extraviar un teléfono celular, las llaves del auto u olvidar la letra de una …

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According to USDA data, more than 33% of SNAP beneficiaries are in families with members who are older adults or are disabled. (Adobe Stock)
IN Legislature Advances Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to SNAP Benefits

The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for people older than 60 or those with disa…

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In a 2020 Gallup Poll, 74% of survey respondents supported medical aid in dying, just below the 75% all-time highs recorded in both 1996 and 2005. (Adobe Stock)
IN Bill Guaranteeing Right to 'Peaceful Death' Stalls

A bill permitting medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients has failed to advance in the Indiana General Assembly. The measure would have …

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This year's Andrus Award recipient in Indiana helps with AARP's Driver Safety program. (and.one/Adobe Stock)
Group Spotlights Community Service Contributions in the Hoosier State

INDIANAPOLIS -- As we enter the holiday season, groups are spotlighting community service and the value it brings for both volunteers and the people …

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AARP surveys have shown that, nationwide, three in four people would prefer to age at home. (Satjawat/Adobe Stock)
Survey Aims to Better Understand Unmet Needs of IN Caregivers

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana officials are conducting a survey to better understand the unmet needs of caregivers across the state, which they say will …

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About 67% of COVID 19 vaccines distributed to Indiana have been administered. (AdobeStock)
Indiana COVID Vaccine Rollout Continues to Evolve

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's vaccine rollout is rapidly evolving, and advocacy groups are working to make sure people who want the vaccine know how to …

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