There's arguably no social program in this country that means more to seniors than Social Security. That could change over time as medical care expenditures outpace wage growth, but for now, Social Security's importance in providing a financial foundation for retired workers is simply unmatched.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- As Winter takes hold of East Tennessee, Knox County's Meals on Wheels program officials said they desperately need more volunteers and drivers.

When it comes to family holiday gatherings, conventional wisdom holds that it’s best to avoid conversations about money and politics. This year, steering clear of political talk is probably a wise idea. But if anyone in the family is elderly and potentially in need of assistance, this might be a good time to put personal finances on the agenda.

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - For many people, the Holiday Season is the most wonderful time of the year but for some seniors, it can be the loneliest time of the year.

Working adults, children and seniors in Louisiana have some of the nation's highest rates of 'food insecurity,' according to a November analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by the advocacy group Hunger Free America. 

Deciding when to start receiving your retirement benefits from Social Security is a decision that only you can make, and you should make that decision with as much information as possible.

Dottie Spearman pulled the ribbons off a neatly wrapped bag and dug into the contents, revealing candles and a gift card with which she can gas up her car.

With the holidays just days away, many area families are planning to reunite with elderly relatives, possibly after months or even years since the last visit.

When Alzheimer’s disease strikes, everyone’s thoughts naturally go to the person who’s received the diagnosis. How will he or she cope? What are the next steps for treatment, and what life changes are in store?

These are important questions — but they apply just as much to the people who will be caregivers.

Whether you realize it or not, Social Security is probably this country's most important social program. According to an analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the mere fact that retired workers have a guaranteed income stream from Social Security (should they earn enough lifetime work credits) pushes the federal poverty level for the elderly down to 8.8%. Without Social Security income, an estimated 40.5% of retired workers would be living below the poverty line.