Many older Americans worry about their risk for developing some form of dementia, and with good reason. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the United States develops some form
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that 418,584 Georgians who are 65+ have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Seniors who are 65+ are currently included in the expanded 1A criteria and are
Social Security, Medicare, Nursing Home Protections Are Key Issues. AARP Georgia released a new survey of likely Georgia voters showing both U.S. Senate races statistically tied, with Democrat Jon Ossoff (48%) narrowly leading Republican incumbent David Perdue (46%)
A Rutgers elder care expert discusses how families can help their loved ones during a holiday in isolation. As COVID-19 cases increase across the nation, many caregivers are trying to
$750,000 grant will fund center expansion, health and wellness center. The Oconee County Senior Center was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to expand its current facility to
Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according to new research led by scientists at
With national partners, NCOA shares unbiased resources for older voters and local nonprofits. The National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can
Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, living
USA Vascular Centers will offer free webinars during Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month to encourage screening for PAD, a chronic circulatory condition that affects over 20 million Americans. USA
Retina Specialists Offer Tips to Maintain Healthy Retinas During Healthy Aging Month Retinal conditions, including diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy, are among the leading causes