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The course would be developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs.

Members of the Special Committee on Aging are asking residents and their families to submit their bills and are calling for a Government Accountability Office study.

The optional online course would teach how to interact with people who have dementia, recognize behaviors, use alternatives to physical restraints and spot signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

As cognitive skills erode, driving skills weaken, but an older driver may not recognize that. Advance directives on driving are one way to handle this challenge.

A recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association says hearing aids can reduce the onset of dementia in older adults with some kind of hearing loss by almost 50%.

More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need. New federal regulations would address that problem.

Key Chorale singers perform with the Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet and even the circus. But they say some of their most meaningful work comes at practices singing with the Where Are My Keys choir.

Researchers used sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in the brain's protective shield for three patients over six months. In spots where that shield was opened, more plaque was cleared.

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.

Some older Floridians have a new companion to help them combat loneliness: ElliQ is a tabletop device that uses AI to conduct humanlike conversations with its owners.