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You may have heard the comments from Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick earlier this week, when he said that the…
Financial fraud is a business which is both pervasive and problematic. Older people can be at high risk for this…
Covering mental health issues among older adults first means understanding the differences between issues of social isolation, loneliness, depression, and…
Older adults’ mental health needs are often missed or misdiagnosed. Improving knowledge and services is essential and must be addressed…
The Older Americans Act (OAA) expires on Sept. 30, 2019, and there’s still no bill ready for either a House…
Congress returns from its summer recess with a full agenda. It’s probably not high on its to-do list, but many…
Hurricanes. Wildfires. Floods. Blackouts. We all like to think we would know what to do when a disaster or emergency…
Millions of older adults struggle to make ends meet. They’re often faced with nearly impossible choices — food or medication;…
Experts on aging are sounding the alarm about another U.S. drug crisis: Too many older adults taking too many medications.…
There’s little question in Lisa McGuire’s mind that Alzheimer’s disease is a public health threat in progress. She leads the…