Elderly

Sarasota County has a higher percentage of people over 65 than any other large county in the nation - by far. County leaders now realize that all those…

For the second time in two years, Florida's top watchdog for the residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities has departed abruptly. Jim…

We’ll talk with FRONTLINE correspondent and ProPublica reporter A.C. Thompson about his year-long investigation into concerns with America’s multibillion…

Last summer, Florida won a $2.3 million federal grant to expand a program that answers questions about health insurance. It's called SHINE -- short for…

Discussions about end of life care are something many of us would, understandably, prefer to avoid. However, medical providers and elder care advocates…

Eight years ago, the World Health Organization held the first “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” to bring attention to the problem which some have dubbed a…

A new study says Florida’s seniors are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. The report released today by America’s Health Rankings places…

The state Senate is making another try at policing assisted living facilities that abuse or neglect their residents. The Senate Committee on Children,…

Many pet owners will tell you caring for and interacting with their pet keeps them healthy and young, but what can the human-animal bond really do for…

The Legislature is again looking at how best to regulate Florida's assisted living facilities.Last year the House and Senate couldn't agree on bills to…