seniors

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.

The agencies serving Florida's two largest metropolitan areas report that more seniors are seeking housing assistance, citing circumstances like rent increases at an address they've lived at for years.

The Elder Index, developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, shows that nearly 5 million older women living alone, 2 million older men living alone, and more than 2 million older couples have incomes that make them economically insecure.

With inflation at a 40-year high and the worst stock market in decades, many Americans feel anxious. And for older adults living on fixed incomes, the astronomical rise in prices has delayed retirement plans and prompted some retirees to go back to work.

About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, researchers say only a small percentage of the group will develop diabetes.

The panel unanimously recommended certain flu vaccines for seniors, whose weakened immune systems don’t respond as well to traditional shots.

Although identifying long COVID in older adults can be tricky, experts say there are good strategies for getting medical advice and fighting the impact of the virus.

Caregivers say it was tough not having the centers open during the pandemic to engage their loved ones. They say they're happy to be back.

The centers help many seniors stay active and connect with friends. County officials hope safety measures will allow them to keep the centers open, while limiting the spread of COVID.

Video: Oak Hammock at the University of Florida offers a virtual reality experience on a weekly basis for its residents. The goggles help those who are experiencing loneliness or memory issues.

Ageism in health care settings, which can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment, is getting new attention during the COVID pandemic.