/tags/senior-citizens senior citizens en-US Copyright Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-03-06/columbus-senior-group-focuses-on-wellness-and-information-to-improve-health-and-longevity Pamela Shields started the Urban Aging Residents Coalition in 2020 after realizing that African Americans on the Near East Side had a shorter life expectancy than their white peers. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-03-06/columbus-senior-group-focuses-on-wellness-and-information-to-improve-health-and-longevity Allie Vugrincic /2025-02-13/estate-attorney-offers-tips-for-planning-for-ohio-seniors-financial-futures As seniors age, they and their caregivers face increasing financial challenges. Understanding the legal tools available to them is vital for ensuring seniors' rights and securing their financial well-being. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-02-13/estate-attorney-offers-tips-for-planning-for-ohio-seniors-financial-futures Matthew Rand /2025-01-23/affordable-housing-is-a-concern-as-more-ohioans-are-living-longer It’s estimated the Baby Boom generation is retiring at a rate of 10,000 people per day. The number of people over the age of 80 is projected to triple by 2050. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-01-23/affordable-housing-is-a-concern-as-more-ohioans-are-living-longer Debbie Holmes /politics-government/2024-07-29/older-lgbtq-people-often-face-social-isolation-and-fear-but-groups-working-to-bring-inclusion Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear as they age, and sometimes feel the need to go back into the closet to receive medical care or live in group settings. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-29/older-lgbtq-people-often-face-social-isolation-and-fear-but-groups-working-to-bring-inclusion Renee Fox /show/all-sides/2024-05-23/re-defining-life-at-age-65 A record number of people will turn 65 this year. Thu, 23 May 2024 13:31:47 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-05-23/re-defining-life-at-age-65 /show/all-sides/2024-05-08/re-defining-life-at-age-65 A record number of people will turn 65 this year. Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-05-08/re-defining-life-at-age-65 /2023-05-04/challenges-expand-in-demand-in-affordable-housing-for-seniors-as-their-population-rises The challenge of expanding affordable housing for senior citizens in central Ohio remains a focus for National Church Residences. Within the next two years, the non-profit organization plans to open about 700 new units in central Ohio. However, that will not be enough to fill the demand. Thu, 04 May 2023 14:56:06 GMT /2023-05-04/challenges-expand-in-demand-in-affordable-housing-for-seniors-as-their-population-rises Debbie Holmes /news/2017-03-28/senior-citizens-can-now-trade-community-service-for-ohio-state-courses The Ohio State University has a few words for senior citizens: "Give back. Go forward." As part of the school's new initiative by that name, senior… Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:36:12 GMT /news/2017-03-28/senior-citizens-can-now-trade-community-service-for-ohio-state-courses /news/2015-07-06/elderly-population-outpacing-overall-growth-study-says The increase in Ohio's older population is so far outpacing overall growth that a new projection forecasts that 22 percent of the state's residents will… Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:27:30 GMT /news/2015-07-06/elderly-population-outpacing-overall-growth-study-says /news/2015-05-04/aging-population-heroin-epidemic-bring-more-cases-of-elderly-abuse The population of people over 60 is rising, and so are the numbers of cases of elderly abuse, a problem the state has been struggling to deal with and try… Mon, 04 May 2015 13:14:47 GMT /news/2015-05-04/aging-population-heroin-epidemic-bring-more-cases-of-elderly-abuse Karen Kasler - Ohio Public Radio