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Monday, May 23, 2022
Older Adults Report Troubling Struggles with Mental Health
Among the needs highlighted during Mental Health Awareness Month are those for older adults. It's become a serious challenge, says a new America's …
Monday, May 23, 2022
For Stroke Awareness Month, Doc Advises People 'BE FAST'
May is stroke awareness month. People need to act quickly to avoid lasting damage when they happen - and remember the acronym "BE FAST." 'B' stands …
Monday, May 23, 2022
Survey: 'Reliable, Consistent' Bloc of Women Voters 50+ Shouldn't be Ignored
Women ages 50 and over cast a big chunk of ballots, with a big impact in American elections, and a new poll looked at what they want. Findings in …
Monday, May 23, 2022
Amid Rising Cases, ND Creates Alzheimer's Dashboard
Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of death in North Dakota, prompting state officials to launch an online dashboard, where the public …
Colorado Officials: Now is the Time to Prepare for a Wildfire
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and state officials are encouraging Coloradans to get up to speed on prevention and emergency-exit strategies if …
Texas Broadband Expansion Plan to Debut Mid-June
An official plan to expand broadband in Texas is due out June 15, after state officials traveled near and far to collect public comments on internet …
NY Advocates: Bill Would Level Playing Field for Utility Customers
Groups advocating for older New Yorkers say a bill passed by the New York State Senate would help level the playing field for utility customers…
PA Officials Call for Boosting Property Tax Rent Rebate Program
Pennsylvania lawmakers and community leaders gathered in Montgomery County Wednesday, urging the General Assembly to use $204 million in unspent …
MN LTC Workers: Hero Checks Help, But More Support Needed
Minnesota officials announced this week that frontline workers can likely start applying for hero checks sometime in June. As those plans take shape…
AARP Shares KY Voter Resources Ahead of May 17 Primary
Ahead of Kentucky's May 17 primary election, residents have several ways to educate themselves on voting changes, deadlines, how to find their …
New State Budget Helps CT's Older Residents Age at Home
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed a $24 billion state budget this week, which now awaits Gov. Ned Lamont's signature. It includes multiple …
State Taxes on Social Security Benefits to Phase Out Faster
Older Nebraskans will be keeping more of their hard-earned Social Security benefits even sooner, after Gov. Pete Ricketts signed Legislative Bill 873 …