More than 16 million Americans who are 65 or older are living alone, but the depth of their experiences is largely unknown. This is according to a recent story published by KFF Health News. “This ...

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Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he’s raised the blinds in his dining room ...

The fastest percentage increase over the 10 years from 2022 to 2032 is among households where the reference person – defined as the eldest economically active or inactive member – is aged 85 or over, ...

Granville Sentinel columnist Jeff Gill explains why "help for Mom" commercials ramp up during the holidays and how to plan ahead for older relatives.

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Taiwan next year plans to launch its first nationwide census on elderly people living independently to identify the estimated 700,000 seniors to strengthen community-based healthcare and long-term ...

Across Baltimore, in more than 115 seemingly ordinary homes, seniors are warehoused in unlicensed assisted living facilities ...