Aging

A new report from the USDA shows that rural areas are continuing to see growth among people over 65 while the working-age population continues to decline.

Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation that would shield nursing homes and other businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. Some advocates worry the proposal will prevent nursing home residents from holding facilities legally responsible for abuse and neglect.

Attorneys Eric Banks, William Freivogel and Sarah Swatosh discussed matters involving St. Louis' judicial system on St. Louis on the Air's Legal Roundtable. They included a lawsuit against Villa Duchesne, an age discrimination suit filed by a former KMOV meteorologist and a quo warranto action by the St. Louis County counselor's office related to leadership of the St. Louis County Council.

Deb Gaut recently founded a business that aims to help people over the age of 50 pursue their dreams whether it’s a different job or exciting hobby.The…

When Mike McClain pictured retirement, he thought of deserts and canyons.The 66-year-old had planned to leave the workforce this year and spend more time…

When Martha Wade spells a word, it sounds like a song.Her daughter, Sharon Wade, sits with her on a plush couch and tries to come up with new words to…

The month of May is designated as Older Americans Month. It also marks the 36th anniversary of the founding of the Oasis Institute – a local organization…

Workers for a Ferguson nursing home are three weeks into a strike over claims of unfair labor practices. Now, they’re receiving letters from the…

This week, health-care professionals and families are making a point to talk about a subject that can be very difficult for some: end-of-life decisions.…

It might be harder than you think to find the oldest person in town.Local governments don’t formally track the data, and voting records are often manually…