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.
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.
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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…
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.
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.
The PBS NewsHour Weekend reporting team is gathering personal stories from people who are retired or nearing retirement and are repaying student loans.
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.
Home care workers in at least five states are set to receive hourly increases, but critics say bigger paychecks will not impact senior citizens.
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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