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Seniors
Seniors on limited incomes find ways to cope in the pandemic
Nov 26, 2020
Social Security, Medicare prove key to helping two older women in San Francisco remain financially stable.
For seniors on Medicare, there are new offerings that may be appealing during COVID-19
by
Erika Beras
Oct 15, 2020
Some supplemental plans offer benefits that are related to health care, like access to meal delivery services or transportation to medical appointments.
Census data shows fewer seniors are living alone
Dec 19, 2019
There's hasn't been in increase in seniors in nursing homes, either.
Shopping in the gig economy after retirement
by
Sean McHenry
Dec 13, 2019
One retiree earns a little extra with a shopping app.
California seniors are opting to live together as a way to cut housing costs
by
Amita Sharma
Jun 20, 2019
At the root of the trend is a need for companionship and, in an expensive state, financial support.
The new downsizing solution for seniors? Look in the backyard
by
Matt Levin
May 29, 2019
The "accessory dwelling unit" is growing steadily in popularity, especially in expensive neighborhoods.
More seniors are working — some by choice, others by necessity
by
David Wagner
May 1, 2019
Americans aged 65 and older are more likely to keep working into old age.
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Wanted: Elder transportation solutions
Jan 30, 2019
With 600,000 people over the age of 70 quitting driving every year, demand for transportation to get elders to medical appointments, stores and the like will grow.
Trump aims to lower drug prices by basing them off what other countries pay
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 26, 2018
The president said prices could be lowered as much as 30 percent.
Trump aims to lower drug prices by basing them off what other countries pay
by
Ben Bradford
Oct 26, 2018
The president said prices could be lowered as much as 30 percent.