6 stories tagged #seniors

  1. Retirees Spend Nearly $8,000 Annually on Healthcare
    finance

    Retirees Spend Nearly $8,000 Annually on Healthcare

    U.S. households 65+ spend $7,799 per year on healthcare, accounting for 12.7% of total spending.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. FBI Report: Identity Theft Losses for Seniors Soar 70% in a Single Year
    health

    FBI Report: Identity Theft Losses for Seniors Soar 70% in a Single Year

    New FBI data reveals a sharp 70% increase in identity theft losses for Americans 60 and older, as scammers increasingly target retirement and investment accounts.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. BC Government Reforms Property Tax Deferral Program
    finance

    BC Government Reforms Property Tax Deferral Program

    Changes to B.C.'s senior property tax deferral program could dramatically increase interest costs and reduce home equity.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Calgary Seniors Face Rising Food Insecurity as Costs Spike, First-Time Food Bank Use Soars
    health

    Calgary Seniors Face Rising Food Insecurity as Costs Spike, First-Time Food Bank Use Soars

    A new Calgary Food Bank study reveals surging living costs are forcing a growing number of seniors, many for the first time, into food insecurity.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. AI’s Impact on America’s Seniors: Opportunities and Risks
    health

    AI’s Impact on America’s Seniors: Opportunities and Risks

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, finance, and daily life for older Americans, with both benefits and dangers.

    2mo ago 3 min read
  6. Manitoba Expands 'Social Prescriptions' for Older Adults
    health

    Manitoba Expands 'Social Prescriptions' for Older Adults

    Manitoba is broadening its 'social prescribing' initiative, connecting seniors with community activities and social support to combat isolation and improve well-being.

    3mo ago 1 min read