Senior Issues
Friday, June 13, 2025
IN residents watch direction of Trump spending bill amid state budget cuts
As Congress reviews budget slashes to health care in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a new evaluation from the nonpartisan Cong…
Friday, June 13, 2025
MD seniors targeted by scammers, experts offer tips to protect finances
Next Monday marks the beginning of "PROTECT" week, when AARP helps seniors learn the signs of financial fraud. Experts say Maryland seniors can …
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
WA’s new rent stabilization law brings immediate relief
Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed Washington's first rent stabilization law and renters and advocates who fought for the bill are breathing sighs of …
During Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, Iowa seniors learn to plan
During Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, mental health advocacy groups are highlighting treatment and medication advances in the last decade…
AZ approves new rules for memory care facilities
Memory care facilities in Arizona have a new set of rules intended to improve quality of care for patients and ensure more accountability for provider…
Experts: VA seniors should declutter their homes for brain health
June is Brain Awareness Month, and experts say Virginia seniors should consider decluttering their homes to improve brain health. According to an …
Experts warn of scams during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
Medicare loses $60 billion to $80 billion a year to fraud and this year, for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, your local Senior Medicare Patrol has …
Senior social isolation: A silent epidemic, as deadly as cigarettes
Senior advocates are sounding the alarm about the effects of social isolation on older people in Illinois, saying loneliness is comparable to smoking …
WA scientists create new tools to treat brain diseases
Researchers from Washington and across North America have teamed up to develop a powerful new set of biological tools which could be a game changer fo…
Hard conversations, celebrations accompany AANHPI Heritage Month
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are a rapidly growing population in California and across the nation - but as they age…
MN honors cultural differences during AANHPI Heritage Month
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders are a rapidly growing population in the United States - but as those living in Minnesota age…
Cryptocurrency kiosk regulations become law in Iowa
A new rule passed by the Iowa Legislature is intended to protect seniors from fraud at unregulated cryptocurrency kiosks. The measure is part of a …