‘True cost of aging’ index shows many seniors can’t afford basic necessities
Fran Seeley, 81, doesn’t see herself as living on the edge of a financial crisis. But she’s uncomfortably close. Each…
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Many older Blacks, Hispanics are left with a less powerful flu vaccine
At Whitman-Walker Health, Dr. David Fessler and his staff administer high-dose influenza vaccine to all HIV-positive and elderly patients. Although…
As COVID slogs on, older adults’ resilience falters; fatigue, fear grow
Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know…
Opinion: Eliminate the loneliness of COVID-19
COVID-19 creates isolation. It’s unavoidable and detrimental, particularly for an older adult. Here at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, we help…
Home for the holidays and worried about an older relative? Make observations, not assumptions
With the second holiday season of the pandemic, many people will have the opportunity to rejoin family and friends for…
Nursing homes strive for sense of normalcy, fun
BRIDGETON (AP) — Every year, the Sarah Community, a nursing home in Bridgeton, hosts its own Oktoberfest. The event usually…
New angst for caregivers in time of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has thrust many Americans into the role of caring for an older or disabled loved one…
Most coronavirus deaths in Missouri involving older people
(AP) — Older people have been far more likely to die worldwide from the coronavirus, and statistics from the Missouri…