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Friday, July 26, 2024
ND seeks better housing for older population
A new design competition is looking to find better housing for Fargo's aging population. Like many other states, North Dakota has a growing number …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Hunger is another struggle for Arkansas 'ALICE' residents
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
WA nursing home workers get White House boost in union struggle
Nursing home workers in Washington state have come back from the White House with renewed resolve to fight for their union contract. A delegation of …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
AARP awards grants to help four MS communities boost 'livability'
Civic organizations with ideas for improving their communities have a new opportunity to turn their ideas into reality, thanks to recently awarded …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Disability advocates call for more independent living in Nevada
Advocates for individuals with disabilities want the state of Nevada to further embrace what is known as the "independent living" model. Dawn Lyons…
Eastern KY town plans mural to commemorate 2022 flood
A $20,000 grant from AARP Kentucky will help rebuild sidewalks in Jenkins damaged by the deadly 2022 flood that took the lives of 45 residents…
Hearing-aid use could reduce risks of dementia
Correcting hearing loss by using hearing aids is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia during aging…
Clock ticking on Medicare telehealth provisions
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare patients …
AARP 'road trip' educates IA caregivers where they are
AARP Iowa is on a road trip, taking knowledge to family caregivers wherever they are and helping them learn more about the resources that may be …
Financial strains create mental-health issues for AR ALICE population
By LaGanzie Kale for KLEK-FM.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the KLEK-FM-Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation-Publi…
New KY Medicaid changes expand medical transportation access
Kentucky has made some changes to expand access to free transportation for people who need help getting to medical, dental and mental health …
Analysis: Costs high for making WA long-term care program optional
A new analysis from Washington state shows passing an initiative making a long-term care benefit program optional could cost taxpayers millions…