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Politics Jun 15

WATCH: Trump holds roundtable called ‘Fighting for America’s Seniors’

By Candice Norwood

Health May 20

Watchdog cites persistent infection lapses in nursing homes

A federal watchdog agency says about 40% of nursing homes inspected in the past two years were cited for infection control problems.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Health Apr 30

WATCH: Trump holds briefing on protection for seniors during COVID-19

President Trump is expected to hold a briefing on protections for seniors during the global pandemic.

By Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Nation Sep 23

Watch 3:06
Seniors unleash their inner adrenaline junkie with this nonprofit’s help

To inspire and embolden seniors to stay active, the nonprofit My Jump grants wishes like the chance to skydive, ride in the Goodyear blimp or drive a race car. There are less pulse-racing requests too, like vow renewals, first-time train…

By Julia Griffin

Politics Jul 23

A pharmacist counts prescription drugs at the at the CentreTown Pharmacy in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 12, 2019. Photo by Chris Wattie/Reuters
Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors

The bill would for the first time limit drug copays for people with Medicare's "Part D" prescription plan, by capping patients' out-of-pocket costs at $3,100 a year starting in 2022.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Nov 02

Maine might fund senior home care. How do most Americans pay?

By Zoe Rohrich

Sixty-three percent of people over the age of 65 are likely to need some type of home care, but most Americans are not prepared to pay for it.

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Sep 03

Are you older than 60 and paying off student loans? Tell us your story.

By Megan Thompson

The PBS NewsHour Weekend reporting team is gathering personal stories from people who are retired or nearing retirement and are repaying student loans.

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Mar 21

Local police departments restore peace of mind by phoning senior citizens once a day

By Jenni Bergal, Stateline

Advocates for older adults say telephone check-in programs can help seniors remain independent in their homes and give them — and their family members — peace of mind.

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Oct 19

Will raises for many home care workers help senior citizens?

By Jane Gottlieb, Kaiser Health News

Home care workers in at least five states are set to receive hourly increases, but critics say bigger paychecks will not impact senior citizens.

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Jun 06

Photos: Senior volunteers give San Diego police a helping hand

By Daniel Costa-Roberts

If you got in a fender bender, you probably wouldn't expect the first responder to be an unarmed octogenarian -- but that scenario is entirely possible in San Diego.

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