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Philadelphia — In Philadelphia, 60 percent of all older adults report eating two or less servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day, and 72 percent are obese or overweight, according to the Public Health Management Corporation.

The STAMP Out Prescription Drug Misuse & Abuse! Tool Kit is designed to educate seniors and their families and caregivers about prescription drug misuse and abuse in older adults, and provide easy-to-implement tips to ensure safe medication use.

This morning, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) joined members of Congress, Feeding America, the Food Research and Action Center, advocates, and representatives from dozens of national organizations to oppose $16 billion in cuts to the...

Lifelines Academy & Network and Real Sparks Announce Partnership to Provide Industry Specific Marketing Services to Businesses Serving Seniors.

Two Candidates Respond to National Survey but Many Remain Silent on How to Support Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Who Need Care at Home.

New online continuing education course for health care professionals offers guidance to health professionals for working with older patients, their families, and their caregivers.

Learn how keeping your balance intact can help prevent falls, strengthen legs and maintain independence. Enjoy short videos at home and more...

Home Care Assistance & Sur La Table have teamed up to create innovative caregiver cooking classes to improve nutrition for seniors.

The founder and owner of Silver Connections, Laura Kay House, was honored at The Potter's Hand Senior Advocacy Award ceremony for her work with senior adults.

Caregiver Conference on August 20, 2011 from 9am-3pm in Mountain View, California, helps adult children in their efforts to support their aging parents with a keynote speech and multiple workshops, plus lunch and the chance to win door prizes.

Funding cuts may eliminate favored Coover Dances for Seniors

Nearly half of all Americans between the ages of 60 and 90 will encounter at least one year of poverty or near poverty, demonstrating that the later years of life are marked by a serious threat of deficient income and assets.

Gordon Food Service Marketplace collects change for Meals On Wheels Program

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” at least that’s what the classic holiday song says. While the holidays are supposed to be a time of good cheer, for some–especially seniors–the holidays can bring on the holiday blues.

Yogi’s Diner in Vicksburg partners with Senior Services to feed older adults

Residents Commemorate Community Milestone, Eagerly Look Toward Future

New report outlines urgent need to understand what “real” poverty actually means for America's older adults—and who is at greatest risk—in order to create the right strategies to help vulnerable retirees and the elderly.

Extreme Yard Rakeover is a project sponsored by Shepherd’s Center Central in collaboration with Jewish Family Services to provide free yard cleanup services for older adult in Johnson County and parts of Kansas City, Mo.

Illinois Department of Commerce’s Grant Helps Continue Program in Chicago-area Cafés

On June 24, 2010 the Faith in Action Caregivers - South Austin hosted a retirement event to honor its long time Executive Director, Sister Madeleine Sophie Weber, IHM who was presented with the Distinguished Service Award signed by Austin Mayor.

As temperatures in the metro soared, Shepherd’s Center Central’s volunteers helped Meals on Wheels clients stay cool. As temperatures in the metro soared, Shepherd’s Center Central’s volunteers helped Meals on Wheels clients stay cool.

The founder and CEO of Legacy Transitions, a business headquartered on the west central coast of Florida, recently attended an annual conference sponsored by the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) held in Las Vegas, NV.

Fifty-three individuals, representing home health organizations, nonprofits, hospices, congregations, retirement living and law firms were introduced to the KC Caregiver Supportline.

The Home Care Assistance Culinary School Offers Educational Instruction on Preparing Simple, Nutritious, Mouth-Watering Dishes Aimed at Improving Older Adult Health and Longevity

This webcast is intended to assist professionals by helping them understand how the financial crisis is affecting their senior clients. It gives professionals practical strategies and tips they can use to help their older customers find success.

The white paper is intended to assist professionals by helping them understand how this economic crisis is affecting their senior clients. It gives professionals practical strategies and tips they can use to help their older clients find success.