Articles tagged as: aging
April 3, 2024
Hospitalized seniors are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help
Seniors who are hospitalized with even a minor illness or injury are at risk of something called hospital-acquired disability. This puts them at risk of a downward spiral that could eventually land them in the hospital or a nursing home.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2021
Indiana Aims To Overhaul Care System For Aging Hoosiers
Indiana ranks as one of the worst states in the country for helping older people decide where they want to age -- at home or in a nursing facility.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Agencies Working To Get COVID-19 Vaccine To Homebound Seniors
As Indiana works to make sure older adults get the COVID-19 vaccination, local agencies on aging are helping register seniors and get the word out about mobile vaccination offerings.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2019
Lawmakers Study Protection Measures For Older Hoosiers
Family members of older Hoosiers who they say have been taken advantage of urged lawmakers to better protect seniors.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2019
Elder Financial Abuse, Identity Theft Continues To Rise
This weeks Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness conference in southern Indiana focuses attention on the problem that continues to rise.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2019
Technology, Temporary Help Keeps Farmers On Job Longer
In the U.S. last year, the median age for domestic farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers was 56.4 years old.
Read MoreJune 26, 2019
Grandparents Are Raising Their Grandkids. Blame Opioids.
In 2017, some 63,000 children were in the care of grandparents; thats 6% of kids statewide. And of those grandparents, 38% were age 60 or older.
Read MoreJune 25, 2019
This Senior Center Combats Loneliness And Health Problems
Loneliness can lead to cognitive and physical decline. This is especially an issue in rural America, where older adults tend to be more isolated.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2018
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne Residents Can Take Aging Surveys
The Livable Communities Survey will determine attitudes and opinions of respondents on a variety of topics including housing, health, job opportunities and volunteering and civic engagement.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
Can Tiny Houses Help People Age In Place?
The University of Southern Indiana announced it's building a small, modular home to demonstrate how the tiny housing model could mean more accessible living for all ages.
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