Senior Issues
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Spring means 'out with the old' – unless you can't part with clutter
Spring is often a time many of us get rid of unwanted stuff, but one New Mexico expert says that's harder than it sounds for people addicted to …
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
In making MN roads safer, law change sought for safety course
Traffic deaths are trending higher in Minnesota this year after a decline the previous year. Groups pushing for safer roads are convinced a small …
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
NH healthcare worker shortage leaves Alzheimer’s patients few options
A health care workforce shortage in New Hampshire is leaving Alzheimer's patients and their families with few options for treatment. Patients facing …
Monday, March 18, 2024
WI poised to break through digital equity logjam
Wisconsin has announced a big development in trying to establish more digital equity around the state. Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service …
Community-based services for older Coloradans at risk in Legislature
Advocates for people age 65 and older urged Colorado lawmakers to fully fund a program helping people remain in their homes and avoid placement in ass…
Survey: CA women age 40-plus highly likely to vote
Nearly 80% of California women age 40 and older say they are highly motivated to vote, according to a new survey from AARP. Researchers for the new …
Protecting older NC adults from financial scams
From impersonations to investment schemes and AI, scammers appear to be targeting older adults in North Carolina and across the country more than …
New funding a boost for community health centers
Community health centers in Missouri and across the nation are getting a boost in funding thanks to Congress' passage of a bipartisan spending package…
MI seniors applaud community health center funding increase
Older adults across Michigan and around the country are applauding a boost in funding for community health centers, thanks to Congress passing a …
NYS budget missing key funding for seniors, older adults
Senior and older-adult groups are frustrated by cuts to services in New York's budget proposal. This includes cuts to home-care programs and the Long-…
Ballot measures backed by conservatives could give blow to WA budget
While three initiatives received the go-ahead to appear on Washington's November ballot at the end the legislative session last week, three that have …
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …