OH: Senior Issues
New cap on prescription costs offers relief to Ohio seniors
Ohioans struggling with rising prescription drug prices may find relief in a new law, which caps annual out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D …
Controversy erupts over Ohio's proposed drop-box ban
As Ohio gears up for the upcoming election, debates over new voting regulations are heating up. The recent proposal by Secretary of State Frank …
Social Security at 89: Ohio conversation tackles myths and reform
As Social Security marks its 89th anniversary, the program's future remains a crucial topic of discussion. Jennifer Carlson, state director for AARP …
Poll: Ohio seniors list inflation, economy, Social Security as top issues
Recent changes on the political scene may have brought many younger voters into the fold, but a new poll shows that in Ohio, older voters could still …
More older Ohioans are falling prey to financial fraud
More people over the age of 64 are being targeted by scams through social media and are more likely to lose money. According to AARP, around half of …
Experts say Ohio’s older adults need mental health support
By Mara O'Malley for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. …
Ohio lawmakers ponder committee to address ‘looming retirement crisis’
Ohio lawmakers are exploring ways to address the state's looming retirement crisis. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, if the personal …
Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Twenty percent of older adults in central Ohio either were not prepared or did not know if they were prepared for extreme weather, according to a …
Researchers link air pollution with dementia risk
Recent data ranks Columbus as the most polluted major city in the U.S., highlighting concerns about common pollutants, like smog and vehicle …
Insulin price gouging continues despite attempts to rein in the industry
Nearly one million Ohioans have been diagnosed with diabetes, but the cost of insulin continues to be a barrier for people needing the medication…
Research: Meals on Wheels benefits people with dementia living at home
Meals on Wheels programs could be a powerful tool for addressing the needs of people living with dementia, according to a study from Ohio State …
Ohioans lag on vaccines as COVID, flu, RSV cases rise
Nationwide and in Ohio, cases of COVID, influenza and RSV are on the rise, but health experts say Ohio lags when it comes to the number of residents …