Seniors

Inflation has many people struggling with their budget. The higher prices are especially hard for retirees or others on a fixed income. If you’re looking for ways to help your older family members, local organizations can step in.

How older workers can push back against ageism

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed how vulnerable older workers can be to income shocks. Google and AARP are launching new digital training to help change that.

The Poway mayor and councilmembers unveiled a new affordable housing complex designed for seniors and veterans on Thursday.

Omicron isn’t packing the wallop on people who are vaccinated and boosted, but it still poses a huge danger to older San Diego County residents.

Waiting to talk to an aging parent about their financial future until they experience cognitive decline is a mistake, say financial advisors.

When the oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2025, they will be among those who may need more support and services, and the burden will be heaviest for their kids.

The $1.75 trillion framework issued Thursday would expand insurance subsidies, add Medicare hearing coverage and improve access to homecare.

Rising inflation has triggered a jump in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2022. The Social Security Administration revealed the new 5.9% COLA on Wednesday. Here’s how much that amounts to for the average retired worker.

Councilwoman Jill Galvez said the city already secured $2 million for program

The Glen at Scripps Ranch retirement community is pitting neighbor against neighbor.

Retirement community hosts weeklong games for residents representing mock countries, reports NBC 7’s Joe Little

A woman who stole money, checks and credit cards from elderly residents at two San Diego County assisted living facilities has been sentenced to four years in county jail, the California Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday.

Some seniors are feeling anxious about getting back out into the world, especially people who’ve been the most vulnerable to illness and social isolation. Shelly Lavinsky Sulit, 65, was one of them, despite being vaccinated.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. It next goes to the Senate for a vote.

Ahead of President Joe Biden’s announcement that all American adults will be eligible for a vaccine on April 19, White House press secretary Jen Psaki urged seniors to make appointments to get shots now to avoid long lines and limited appointment availability.

A homebound senior wants to know why San Diego County hasn’t followed through on its promise to vaccinate her against COVID-19.

NBc 7’s Allison Ash has an more.

A homebound senior wants to know why San Diego County hasn’t followed through on its promise to vaccinate her against COVID-19.