Michigan Elder Abuse Task Force announces new legislation
A Michigan task force has come up with legislation aimed at protecting senior citizens from abuse by creating requirements and oversight for their guardians and conservators, state Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday.
Read moreFDA approved a new Alzheimer’s drug despite controversy over whether it works
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a controversial Alzheimer’s treatment, the first that promises to slow the disease’s destructionin the brain, not just improve symptoms.
Read moreMickelson beats Father Time and rest of PGA Championship fieldMickelson beats Father Time and rest of PGA Championship field
If we dare believe the signs and allow hope back into our vernacular, then mark Sunday and say that Phil Mickelson just fashioned the first genuine sporting wonder of post-pandemic America.
Drugmaker Biogen launches phase 3 with new Alzheimer's drug
Drugmaker Biogen is launching a new Phase 3 clinical trial to determine long-term safety and efficacy of its Alzheimer’s disease drug aducanumab.
Read moreFlorida criminalizes abuse, financial exploitation of senior citizens
New historic legislation, backed by Republican state lawmakers and Attorney General Ashley Moody, criminalizes the exploitation and abuse of Florida's senior citizens.
Read more104-year-old woman receives standing ovation after beating COVID twice
Carmen Hernandez, 104, was met with a standing ovation from health care workers as she was wheeled out of a Colombian hospital.
Read moreNew state law in New Mexico allows older adults 75 and up to excuse themselves from jury duty
A new state law will make it easier for senior citizens to permanently excuse themselves from jury service.
Read moreSenior citizens lost a stunning $1 billion to scams in 2020
Senior citizens lost nearly $1 billion dollars to internet scams in 2020, according to Atlas VPN Findings. KMVT News took a look at what scams are currently out there targeting seniors, and what they can do to protect themselves.
Read moreAfter a 14 hour workday the Georgia General Assembly adjourns their 2021 legislative session
If the 2021 legislative session felt longer than it should have, you were right. The state House and Senate each gaveled out Sine Die after midnight Thursday morning.
Senior living leaders urge lawmakers to prioritize the needs of older adults, particularly those in need of affordable housing
As the Biden administration prepares to release details later this week on an economic plan providing federal investments in physical infrastructure, senior living leaders are urging lawmakers to prioritize the needs of older adults, particularly those in need of affordable housing.
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