Seniors

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.

Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care.

The Lakeland nonprofit is seeing more walk-ins, more anxiety and higher demand as older adults struggle to afford groceries.

A Naples man sets the record as the oldest player ever in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Southwest Florida. Tony Esposito said he never wants to stop playing the game he loves.

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