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A SCOTUS nursing home case could limit the rights of millions of patients
When Susie Talevski sued the agency that managed her elderly father's care before he died, she hoped to get justice for her family. She did not expect the… -
Older Americans Month: Local innovators seek to improve the elder care industry
An up-close look at ways to improve the systems and culture which support and sustain our elders. -
A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home
A lot has changed in Jonathan Miller's life in the past decade, but one thing that's remained consistent is his house.The brick two-bedroom, ranch-style… -
At 101, She's Still Hauling Lobsters, With No Plans To Stop
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — When Virginia Oliver started trapping lobster off Maine's rocky coast, World War II was more than a decade in the future, the… -
The Violent Arrest Of A Woman With Dementia Highlights The Lack Of Police Training
It's been nearly a year since police officers in Loveland, Colo., injured an elderly woman with dementia and then laughed at the footage of her arrest.… -
Coastal Seniors And Climate Change: Retirement Dreams Threatened As Coastal Living Increasingly Risky
Bigger storms and more damage can make living near the ocean a daunting experience. -
Democrats Outline 'Care Infrastructure' Plan, With Paid Leave And Child Care
Congressional Democrats are further expanding the definition of infrastructure with a plan to provide paid leave and family benefits for the vast majority… -
Most Massachusetts Seniors Have Received The COVID-19 Vaccine And Some Are Ready To Tango
The COVID vaccine is allowing seniors to resume some old activities, but with cases rising among the young, many seniors remain cautious. -
'Providers Don't Even Listen': Barriers To Alzheimer's Care When You're Not White
Many members of racial and ethnic minority groups say they face extra barriers when seeking care for a friend or family member with Alzheimer's… -
Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic
Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
