seniors

But as assisted living concept has become more popular, residents are now older and sicker than in the past, and a panel of experts is calling for more focus on their medical and mental health needs.

An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older Americans of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.

In Montana and across the nation, homeless shelters report the worrisome trend that seniors are a growing proportion of their residents.

Public transit is already insufficient in rural areas, leaving residents with few options as they travel greater distances to access health care. But older residents who depend on volunteers to get to appointments face another challenge.

Lengthy checklists from public health officials on handling emergencies miss vulnerable seniors who can’t always follow the recommendations.

The annual open enrollment began Saturday and runs through Dec. 7. The state offers free counseling and information through its SHINE program and local branches of the Area Agency on Aging.

Older people with limited mobility and chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable. Experts are warning such risks to society’s oldest are growing as disasters increase amid climate change.

AARP Florida released these results ahead of schedule Monday in hopes that Floridians will make plans as Hurricane Ian approaches the state.

With prices of necessities rising dramatically, many older Americans are having trouble making ends meet. They often don’t know that help is available from a variety of programs, and some sources of financial assistance are underused.

Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.