The home for Vermont Public's coverage of aging in Vermont.
Nina Keck is Vermont Public's reporter focused on aging and how it impacts living essentials such as jobs, health care and housing, plus the stuff of life: marriage, loss, dating and sex. Learn more about Nina's coverage and get in touch here.
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A new play by Middletown Springs writer Herb Childress explores male friendship, life, death and family tensions in a small Vermont town through the eyes of three old neighbors who meet regularly for coffee. -
A growing number of support groups in Vermont are using music to foster joy and connections for people with memory loss and their caregivers. -
By 2030, one in three Vermonters will be over the age of 60. To better support older adults in the years ahead, Vermont’s Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living is developing its next State Plan on Aging, and they want your input. -
The divorce rate among older adults has tripled since the 1990s. Author and therapist Oona Metz and divorce lawyer Nanci Smith help us understand why.
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Family caregivers delivered more than $1 trillion worth of unpaid care to older adults and people with disabilities in the United States, according to a new report. The findings carry particular weight in Vermont, where 25% of the adults are family caregivers. -
Most older Americans want to remain in their own homes as they age, but many say they’re not sure if they can find caregivers. Enter: an app where people can hire help for everyday, non-medical tasks. -
For many married couples, when one partner is diagnosed with dementia, there’s often no question that the other will become the caregiver. It’s the hard part of the "for better or for worse" marriage vow. -
We revisit and get updates on three Vermont Public news stories from the past year.
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Prescription drugs in the wrong hands can be deadly. So state officials encourage Vermonters to store theirs in locked cabinets. This is especially important during the holidays, when children and teens may be visiting. -
As families gather for the holidays, some people will notice aging loved ones who are struggling more. Memory problems can be especially worrisome for seniors who live alone. Money management can be more difficult and they can be more vulnerable to scams. Here are some ways to help.
