Seniors

Despite widespread support in polls for legalizing aid in dying, the number of people who go through with the practice remains very small.

Volunteers of America Florida, which manages some low-income senior housing across the state, used a Humana grant to purchase a couple dozen robocats and robodogs for seniors at their complex.

With just over two months to go until the primary election, disability rights and senior advocates fear that many Florida voters won’t renew their ballot requests in time to vote from home.

More than 12,000 Polk County seniors are estimated to need help with daily activities, but families and providers say cost and logistics often put care out of reach.

Known as community health educators, outreach specialists, promotores de salud and other titles, they prevent seniors from fall through cracks amid an aging population and shortages of medical professionals.

On "The Florida Roundup," Carol Marbin Miller with the Miami Herald spoke about her investigation, the role of the Florida's Adult Protective Services, what family members should be thinking about and more.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we spoke with the Miami Herald’s deputy investigations editor, Carol Marbin Miller, about their reporting on problems with the state’s Adult Protective Services and more.

A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

The number doctors use to demarcate high blood pressure keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking the condition and dementia.

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

The Alzheimer's Association also seeks support from legislators for a measure on giving caregivers respite time and funding for its Brain Bus, which travels the state bringing awareness on brain health.

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.