seniors
House Ways Committee Hearing on ‘Protecting Seniors and Savers From ESG Activism’
The House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on “Ensuring that ‘Woke’ Doesn’t Leave Americans Broke: Protecting Seniors and Savers from ESG Activism” at 10 a.m. ET on Nov. 7. Witness List Preston Rutledge, Principal and Founder, Rutledge Policy Group, LLC Jason Isaac, Director, Life:Powered Marlo Oaks, State Treasurer, Utah Mr. Mason Bolay, Senior […]
Scam Awareness Training Seminar for Seniors
According to the Department of Justice, financial scams and abuses that target older people are happening more frequently. Communities around the country deal with robocalls and face-to-face scams. Residents from the Northern California city of Milpitas addressed the issue.
1 in 7 Seniors Skipped Meals Due to Inflation Burden: Survey
Seniors have been severely affected by inflation. Most had to cut back on spending and many needed to take “drastic” measures, such as skipping meals, according to a recent survey. Inflation has been running hot this year, raising to a four-decade high of 9 percent in June, before cooling down to 7.7 percent in October. […]
FBI: Seniors Lost $1.7 Billion in Scams in 2021, up 74 Percent
When the pandemic hit, people were pushed increasingly online, and scammers around the world took it as a golden opportunity to go after America’s retirees. According to the FBI’s 2021 elder fraud report, over 92,000 victims over the age of 60 reported losses last year. Those losses added up to $1.7 billion, up 74 percent compared to […]
Moscow Imposes 4-Month Stay-at-Home Order for Unvaccinated Seniors, Chronically Ill
Moscow on Tuesday ordered its unvaccinated seniors and those with chronic illnesses to stay at home for four months as part of a wave of new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. Beginning on Oct. 25, those over 60 and those with chronic diseases who are unvaccinated in the Russian capital must remain […]
Trump: Free Vaccine to Nursing Homes
America’s seniors have become a focus for both President Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden, especially in the crucial battleground state of Florida. Seniors flipped the state in 2016. Today, Trump made a pledge to protect seniors and announced a partnership to help those in rest homes during the pandemic.
Senior models walked the catwalk in New York City
Senior models walked the runway, many in fashions they made themselves. These seniors strutted in New York City, showing off many ethnic fashions. Most of the models were over 60 years old. Maria Ortiz relished the opportunity to be a senior model. “Now I have the opportunity. Oh my God! Okay, you’re good. To have […]