Health Jul 14 Why older rural Americans can be hit hardest after floods and other disasters By Lori Hunter, The Conversation
Politics Nov 01 These older women thought they might never see a female president. Now they’ve got another chance Ahead of the election, PBS News spoke to 13 women, ranging in age from 71 to 97, about their lives, the race and seeing another woman atop a major party ticket. By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Apr 22 Harris announces final rules on minimum nursing home staffing standards The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older and disabled Americans. By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Nation Feb 22 Watch 3:01 A Brief But Spectacular take on the right to relate Ole Kassow is a Danish entrepreneur who started Cycling Without Age, a nonprofit that encourages volunteers to cycle with senior citizens in bike taxis as a way to help them get outdoors. Kassow shares his Brief But Spectacular take on… By Steve Goldbloom
Health Oct 03 Seniors urged to get extra-strength flu vaccines this season Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall. And for the first time, seniors are urged to get a special extra-strength kind. By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press
Sep 27 Why it can be more difficult to evacuate older adults in a disaster By Sue Anne Bell, The Conversation For some people, the risks associated with leaving can seem more dangerous than the storm. Continue reading
Jun 01 What seniors who suspect they have long COVID should know when seeking medical care By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News 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. Continue reading
Oct 10 Watch 7:22 LGBTQ seniors fear discrimination when searching for housing By Ivette Feliciano Many LGBTQ+ seniors who live in long-term care communities and senior housing are fearful of being mistreated, refused care, neglected, or abused—with some even re-closeting themselves for safety. In many states, it's still legal to deny access to housing and… Continue watching
Feb 01 Older adults without family or friends lag in race to get vaccines By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Seniors with family members or friends to help them are getting vaccine appointments, even if it takes days to secure them. Those without reliable social supports are missing out. Continue reading
Jan 11 Illinois is first in the nation to extend health coverage to undocumented seniors By Giles Bruce, Kaiser Health News Under federal law, undocumented people are generally not eligible for Medicare, nonemergency Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace. The states that do cover this population get around that by using only state funds. Continue reading