older adults Archives

Federal Trade Commission report shows Kentucky’s older adults lose millions to fraud

November 12, 2024November 11, 20240

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new report from the Federal Trade Commission found older adults nationwide lost nearly…

July 13, 2024July 12, 20240

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Health experts are urging residents to stay hydrated and stay out of the sun…

June 20, 2024June 18, 20240

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed every June, raises awareness about the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is not…

February 18, 2024February 16, 20240

By Judith Graham KFF Health News Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four years,…

January 21, 2024January 20, 20240

By Judith Graham KFF Health News The number of older adults with disabilities — difficulty with walking, seeing, hearing, memory,…

December 2, 2021December 1, 20210

The holidays can be a tough time for seniors. Simple gestures, like a heartfelt card, can brighten their day. That’s…

August 30, 2021August 29, 20212

Who’s problem is it when it’s not my problem? I recently posed that question to a group of thought leaders…

November 6, 2018November 5, 20180

International Human Rights Day has celebrated its 70th anniversary, making the start of a 70-day global awareness-raising campaign against ageism….

September 20, 2018September 19, 20180

The Department for Public Health (DPH) has launched First 72 On You information campaign during the month of September –…

September 7, 2018September 6, 20180

The Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is launching the First 72 On…