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When it comes to protecting those most vulnerable to influenza, a high-dose flu vaccine may be most effective.That’s according to the findings of a study…
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A panel created to examine how the state can better serve and protect elder Pennsylvanians has finished its work after 18 months with more than 100…
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A new piece of legislation aims to take a bite out of the burden placed on the “sandwich generation” – a group of adults usually in their 40s or 50s who…
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Despite bringing in $99 million dollars more in sales than last year, the PA Lottery is seeking to lower the percentage of revenue it is legally required…
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They’re known as the “sandwich generation:” people simultaneously caring for aging parents and children still living at home.They are typically in their…
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for persons ages 55 and older has increased steeply since the 2008-09 recession. Many…
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Among people 65 and older, falling is a dangerous reality. Yet a new program has reduced falls among the elderly by 17 percent statewide according to the…
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Among people 65 and older, falling is a dangerous reality. Yet a new program has reduced falls among the elderly by 17 percent statewide according to the…
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With more than 2 million citizens 65 or older, Pennsylvania has the fourth oldest population in the United States, and experts say they aren’t getting the…
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Fewer funds and resources for elderly and disabled people along with a growing aging population are creating problems of “epic proportion,” according to a…