More than one quarter of seniors live alone, according to Census data. And living solo can present financial perils for Americans of any age. A new report from the senior care platform Caring.com ...
Physician Peter Gliatto visits Carolyn Dickens, a lung cancer survivor who lives alone in the one-bedroom Harlem apartment she’s had for 31 years. Dickens doesn’t know what she’d do without ongoing ...
Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended in divorce, and her second husband died more than 30 years ago. When a five-year relationship came to a ...
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 ...
There are more Long Islanders who are age 65 years or older today than a decade ago. One in five — approximately 111,000 seniors — are now living alone while coping with the challenges of aging in the ...
A volunteer organization in Central Kentucky is preparing to bring Christmas joy to nearly 900 seniors living in nursing and ...
In the hills of southwest Virginia, Duane Johnson’s morning begins with winding gravel roads and a van full of frozen meals.
Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health. Particularly for seniors, it’s important to settle down in a location that promotes happiness. Older adults face a higher risk of mental ...
If you're a senior, you're not alone. Some organizations are designed specifically to provide help when it's needed.
Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling to catch her breath as her physician looked on with ...
One in five LIers 65 or older cope with the challenges of aging on their own There are more Long Islanders who are age 65 years or older today than a decade ago. One in five — approximately 111,000 ...