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For elderly, falling down can be costly accident
Audrey Quinn May 17, 2013
When a senior citizen falls to the ground, the resulting injury can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So health care professionals are working to eliminate the risk of falling down.
Boomers: Think twice before you get divorced
Lorie Eber Apr 19, 2013
A word of caution for elderly couples thinking about signing divorce papers.
More seniors pile on debt to help their family
Kai Ryssdal Mar 28, 2013
Senior citizens are racking up debt to help out their family members -- and the younger generation is digging a hole themselves to give their parents a hand.
Why I don't need a senior discount
Lorie Eber Feb 15, 2013
Senior citizens get to purchase a host of goods and services at prices 10-20 percent lower than their under-5o counterparts. But commentator Lorie Eber says it's time for senior citizens give up their discounts.
The 'Retireless' -- Over 75, and still working
Kate Davidson Jan 25, 2013
The number of people 75 and older still working has grown over the last two decades -- some from need, but many because they want to.
One woman's story of elder financial abuse
Kerry Donahue Nov 17, 2012
Anna Mae Franklin, 83, describes how she learned about elder financial abuse the hard way.
Sandy strands elderly in New York highrises
Mark Garrison Nov 1, 2012
New York is boosting food deliveries to elderly residents stuck in powerless high-rise buildings. Nonprofits are scrambling to help too.
The costs of taking care of an elderly relative
Adriene Hill Jul 16, 2012
Taking a look at how to provide for an elderly relative who is having trouble taking care of himself or herself.
Bad news for older workers
Sarah Gardner May 16, 2012
The Government Accountability Office says the number of long-term unemployed 55 and older has more than doubled since the recession began back in 2007. That's bad news for the economy and children of retirees.
More elderly Americans living poor
Chris Farrell Apr 25, 2012
The poverty rate among older Americans is up, with the highest rate among the "oldest old."
