Senior Issues
Friday, May 16, 2025
Stroke ranks in top five leading causes of death in MI
May is American Stroke Month and the American Heart Association wants Michiganders to know the signs of a stroke so they can take action if needed…
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
New research shows most Nebraskans want to know their Alzheimer's status
Four of five Americans surveyed want to know if they face a future with Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise, according to the latest …
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
NV lawmakers look to promote less restrictive alternatives to adult guardianship
A Nevada bill would make changes to adult guardianship by prioritizing less restrictive approaches. Sen. Melanie Scheible, D-Las Vegas, the bill's …
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Program elimination, job loss as DOGE cuts funds for NM's AmeriCorps
The dismantling of the 30-year-old AmeriCorps national service program by the Department of Government Efficiency will have significant effects in New…
Plans advance for fraud restitution fund in MN
Fear, shame, and helplessness are feelings Minnesota fraud victims describe after losing their life savings to a scam. They're hopeful about a path …
More Hoosiers facing Alzheimer's diagnoses as caregiver costs rise
A new study showed costs are rising for caring for Hoosiers with Alzheimer's disease and forms of dementia. The report indicated nearly 122,000 …
Unpaid toll text scams on the rise in WI
Scam text messages impersonating the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and toll authorities are on the rise, despite the fact Wisconsin does not …
OR leads the way with state retirement savings plan
Oregonians have saved nearly $350 million for retirement through OregonSaves, a program allowing employees without workplace plans to automatically …
WA on track to state retirement savings program
More than 1 million private sector workers nationwide have joined state retirement savings programs, which advocates for seniors said is a key step …
GOP budget cuts to Medicaid could fray NM's safety net
Medicaid is a lifeline for many of New Mexico's families, making it one of six states that could be severely affected by cuts Congressional …
AR League of Women Voters sues over ballot initiative restriction
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester is facing legal action from the League of Women Voters of Arkansas. The organization filed a federal lawsuit …
West Virginia Senators push Medicaid cuts
Many residents of West Virginia are at risk of losing health care under a federal proposal to cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion. Sen. Jim Justice…