State’s seniors to gain more digital access, literacy through new Lighthouse partnership program
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 18, 2023
LeadingAge and Lighthouse for Older Adults are expanding educational programming aimed at residents of affordable senior housing communities.
New Miami senior center could be model for tech-training hub for tech-savvy seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 11, 2023
Miami’s new Senior Planet Center, part of an initiative by the AARP, is designed to help provide training and tech services to older adults.
Workplace savings program could shrink wealth gaps: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 11, 2023
The median amount of retirement savings varies by race and ethnicity, and employers have the means to bridge those wealth gaps. That’s according to a recent report from the AARP Public Policy Institute.
Artificial intelligence ‘amplifying’ effect of scams against older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 17, 2023
Last year, older Americans reported losing more than $1.6 billion to fraud. And increasingly, scammers are using artificial intelligence to make their schemes more effective.
More news for Thursday, Nov. 2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2023
NLRB, OSHA partner to to increase awareness of federal anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection laws … AARP reveals America’ top-scoring livable cities, counties, towns … 59+ spending growing...
Understaffing is driving force behind lawsuits against senior living communities, legal experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
Broken promises about service and care levels, attributed to “grossly understaffed” at senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, are the driving force behind a surge in class-action...
Assisted living supply increasing, but access remains a challenge for most older adults: AARP
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation, major gaps in care for older adults and people with disabilities persist, particularly in attracting and retaining the long-term care workforce and...
More news for Thursday, Sept. 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
Maplewood at Stony Hill to roll out AUGi falls prevention system … AARP survey finds that older adults are underprepared for disasters … PA’s Allegheny County receives $1.85M from CDC to improve...
Blue light blues: Benefits of lens filter overstated, new research suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Despite claims that blue light filtering can alleviate symptoms of eye strain, research showed no little to no difference between those using blue lights and those who do not.
Caucus relaunches to support family caregivers, educate lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2023
Family caregivers are seeing support from a bipartisan, bicameral caucus that will target policies to support those families while educating lawmakers about the nation’s caregiving crisis.