Next Avenue: You may need a measles or shingles vaccination, especially if you’re older

The risks to older Americans living in the nation's flood-prone coastal zones is real, and the loss of wealth for these residents is steep......»»

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 could well be one of the most age-friendly bills in some time......»»

The author of a new book says that a positive mindset helps you cope with serious challenges as you age......»»

The initial version of the bill would have authorized pharmacists to provide various vaccines to children ages 3 and older. Florida currently allows pharmacists to administer vaccines to adults but not children......»»

While some businesses are showing older workers the door, these are embracing them to tap their knowledge and skills......»»

If replicated in 49 other states, some of the proposals could make life better for both older and younger residents. The needs are urgent as well as long-term......»»

Here are some suggestions for getting your COVID-19 vaccination if you're eligible. Be prepared to get creative......»»

Many older Americans, faced with debt and high housing prices, are living in RVs and working odd jobs on the road, as portrayed in the film starring Frances McDormand......»»

People over the age of 65 and those with certain health conditions can start receiving the vaccine as soon as Thursday, allowing more than a million new people to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Massachusetts......»»

The announcement comes as Los Angeles County temporarily closed five vaccination .....»»

It's a mixed bag for aging services programs but includes landmark funding to curb elder abuse......»»

When experienced workers do get hired these days, they often end up earning far less than their previous jobs—at a time they should be at peak pay......»»

Pressured to move fast and squash a rising case count in the state, Newsom expands vaccines to a large swath of older people......»»

Hoping to squash the surge of Covid-19 cases, California expanded access to vaccinations to anyone age 65 and older, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. The news comes a day after President Trump's urged states to give the vaccine to older peo.....»»

2020 was a miserable year for older workers. Here's 5 things you can do that career coaches say helped their clients get hired even in a pandemic......»»

Essential frontline workers in Minnesota, such as teachers and firefighters, as well as people older than 74 will likely start getting vaccinated against Covid-19 in February, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) officials said on Wednesday. At .....»»

The pandemic has increased the risks of bleak retirement for older workers, but this could be an ideal time to change the narrative......»»

Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu talks about the importance of physical fitness during these dark days—especially for older adults......»»

There are still pockets of resistance, but public health experts are optimistic that more of the population will come around to the idea of rolling up their sleeves to get the shot......»»

Their proficiency in older computer languages has suddenly become a valuable skill......»»