Elderly

Florida is still one of worst states for long term care for the elderly. A new survey ranked the state 43rd in the country for long term support for older…

The goal of a recent event in Fort Myers is to encourage older adults to remain active and independent through a program called CarFit. It fits senior…

State agencies and departments are getting their budget priorities together as we count down to the opening of the Legislative session March 4th. One…

The extreme winter weather gripping the northern states could be incentive for some snowbirds to stay in the south for good. But new Census data shows…

We've heard a lot about problems with Florida's long-term care industry. WLRN and the Miami Herald have reported on issues with the state's assisted…

Baby boomers are getting older – and so are primary-care doctors and nurses – as Florida's population continues to grow. The combination could be a…

Kate GeMeiner delivers a rather typical message to a rather surprising crowd. The 83-year-old retiree visits senior centers, assisted living facilities…

Now that the U.S. government is back to work, significant economic data is being released again. Financial markets are eagerly awaiting the September…

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad’s message of “You’re never too old” is resonating with South Florida’s 55-plus athletes and fitness buffs. On Labor Day,…

Two and a half days after jumping into the water at the Marina Hemingway in Havana, Cuba, swimming legend Diana Nyad made it to Key West’s atlantic shore…