Elderly
We Need to Reform America's Elder-Care System
Our country needs a new vision for elder care, one that provides more options for seniors and achieves a higher level of safety and quality in nursing homes.
Who Will Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Next? U.S. Experts Have Cast Their Votes
A total of around 51 million people will be eligible for the vaccine in the next round of inoculations, including 30 million frontline essential workers.
Michigan Man Stabs Parents after Being Told to Stop Playing Video Games
The 29-year-old is facing attempted murder and other charges after also assaulting a fire lieutenant trying to administer first aid.
When Can I Get the COVID Vaccine?
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued recommendations on who should be prioritized for inoculation.
Minn. Dem Official Blasts State GOP Leaders Over Vaccination Priority
After Minnesota Republican legislative leaders suggested people working in the state capitol be considered essential and receive the COVID vaccine early, a Democratic state representative said other workers should be given priority.
Jake Tapper Defends Pennsylvania Count, Says His Elderly Mom Voted by Mail
The CNN anchor condemned claims of vote fraud made by prominent Republicans including South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
We Should Focus on Protecting the Vulnerable from COVID Infection
Immediately replacing lockdowns with focused protection will reduce the long-run harm to the old and young alike.
Trump Loses Senior Support, Biden Leads in Florida, Pennsylvania, NC: Poll
Women over 65 are increasingly rejecting Trump over coronavirus pandemic concerns, with Biden making gains among elderly Americans who largely voted for Trump in 2016.
Sweden's COVID Strategist Wants to Ease Restrictions for Elderly
Over 5,200 of Sweden's nearly 6,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported to be among those aged 70 and above, according to its public health agency.
As Elderly Hope for More Stimulus, Germany Pledges Support For U.S. Seniors
Negotiations have resulted in further support payments to Holocaust survivors across the globe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elderly Woman With 0.0001 Percent Survival Beats COVID-19 After 160 Days
The patient was reported to have shown mild symptoms of the virus in March before being in a coma for several weeks.
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Statistics show that 3 to 14 % of older Americans have a diagnosable anxiety disorder. Here's what you should remember to help them calm down.
Two-Dose Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promise After Initial Testing Phase
Moderna's two-dose vaccine candidate is believed to be "generally safe and well-tolerated" and potentially effective regardless of age, according to new data released by the company on Wednesday.
Joe Biden Would Eliminate Elder Care Waiting Lists for Medicaid If Elected
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined his $775 billion plan to expand care for children and the elderly if elected president.
'I'm a Carer, I Moved in With a 96-year-old During the Pandemic to Help'
Rosemary has a really pretty little garden but she can't go outside at the moment. I love to cook and thought it would be a lovely idea to bring the flowers inside, onto our plates.
Over 12,500 Care Home Residents Die From Coronavirus in Two Months
Over a quarter of all care home deaths involved COVID-19 in some way, with 20,000 extra deaths compared to last year.
Maryland to Test All Nursing Homes for Coronavirus Regardless of Symptoms
After nearly half of all Maryland COVID-19 deaths were linked to nursing homes, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that an executive order will require facility staff and residents to be tested for the virus regardless of whether they are showing symptoms.
Poor Safety Standards Helped Coronavirus Spread in Nursing Homes: Report
At least 10,000 U.S. nursing home residents are said to have died due to Covid-19, although some experts believe the number could be far higher.
Life Insurers Are Imposing Restrictions on Applications for The Elderly
Some insurance providers were suspending new policies for the elderly, according to a report by Reuters.
Half of Coronavirus Deaths in Five EU Countries May Happen in Care Homes
Early data suggests that residents in assisted living facilities account for between 42 and 57 percent of all coronavirus deaths in five European countries.
John Prine Always Knew Loneliness as the Public Health Crisis It Is Today
How sadly ironic it is that Prine has taken ill with the coronavirus, just as the virus has taken social isolation to the forefront and the front page.
CDC Coronavirus Advice for Elderly and Vulnerable People
Elderly and vulnerable people are at a higher risk of experiencing serious illness if they become sick with COVID-19.
Grocery Stores Opening Early for Senior Citizens: Store Hours
Major grocery store chains like Walmart and Publix have adjusted their store hours, and some chains are opening early for senior citizens.
84-Year-Old Man Scammed Out of $150,000 In Fake Online Relationship
Police in Roswell, Georgia say an elderly man forked over tens of thousands of dollars after an online con artist convinced him he was dating a woman from Dubai.
Elderly Woman Survives Fall From 7th Story Window After Landing on Crate
Barbara Heller, 76, accidentally fell after leaning out of the window of her apartment in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Utah Man Asks Police for Assistance in Stealing Woman's House
A Utah man tried to steal an elderly woman's vacant home from her with squatter's tactics and incriminating emails.
Six Senior Citizens Arrested for Allegedly Having Group Sex in Public Park
Among those arrested was an 82-year-old man and his 85-year-old wife, the only woman in the group.
Video of 'Fearless' Woman Facing Hong Kong Police, Protesters Goes Viral
The woman stood between clashing police and activists during violent protests on Saturday in the northwest of the territory.
Cory Booker Urges Himself, Others Not to Punch 'Elderly, Weak' Trump
Cory Booker said despite President Donald Trump being an "elderly, out-of-shape man," Democrats are in a "moral moment" and can't stoop to his level of pithy name-calling and "body-shaming."
Police Investigate After Elderly Protestor Attacked
"Stay on the ground old man unless you want to get hurt."