Senior Issues
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI
Like polling from other battleground states, the race for the White House remains close in Wisconsin. But fresh numbers out this week show some …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
AR seniors to benefit from Medicare prescription drug cap
Arkansans who are on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act will cap prescription drug costs…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
MO Heart Association urges caregivers to prioritize self-care
September is Self-Care Awareness Month and the American Heart Association in Missouri is urging caregivers to take some much-needed time for themselve…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Court's 'home equity theft' ruling helps homeowners in NE, nationwide
A year-old U.S. Supreme Court case means relief for two Nebraskans who faced losing their homes and all the equity they had built, when investment …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Prescription costs soon to be capped for Iowa seniors
A new report from AARP Iowa predicts thousands of seniors on Medicare Part D in the state will save money on their prescriptions, thanks to a cap on …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…
Monday, September 16, 2024
IN residents await price reductions on costly prescriptions
Indiana ranks 20th among states for its prescription drug spending and especially for older adults, some help is on the way. The Inflation Reduction …
Caregiving, financial security among top concerns of older SD voters
Voters over age 50 reliably show up to the polls in large numbers but sometimes candidates overlook them. In 2020, 138,000 South Dakotans ages 45-64 …
Picture becomes clearer on drug cost savings for older Minnesotans
Consumer advocates have long detailed how older adults struggle to manage the cost of their medications but hope is emerging in Minnesota and elsewher…
CT home health care workers still facing payroll issues
Despite a changing of the guard, Connecticut home health care workers still face payroll issues. Personal care attendants dealt with late paychecks …
AR officials consider new ways to address food deserts
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …
Low SNAP enrollment among Virginia seniors signals calls for reforms
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …