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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Talking with a loved one about finances, legal issues, estate planning, living situations, safety, care plans and driving can be difficult. Amy Goyer, AARP’s family and caregiving expert, has some tips. -
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds New England's housing stock to be the least physically accessible for older adults in the country, posing an obstacle for people looking to age in place.
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By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of eye disease. Macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy are the most common causes of vision loss, and they can leave people feeling isolated and depressed. But new technology and support services can help.
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“I think that as a nation, we really do not discuss enough the aging process, what it means to get old, all the options that older people have,” Sanders said.
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State regulators tasked with overseeing Vermont’s elder care facilities don’t conduct enough inspections, or follow up on serious deficiencies in a timely manner, according to a new report issued Wednesday by the State Auditor’s Office.
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For people with dementia, social interactions can be vital in slowing the disease’s progression. But as a person’s condition worsens, finding enjoyable things to do together can be difficult.The two longtime friends from Chittenden County hope a new card game they’ve created will help.
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It’s estimated that 26,000 Vermonters are caring for someone with dementia, a condition which makes it hard to think clearly and remember.According to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, these volunteer caregivers save the the state and federal government hundreds of millions of dollars in nursing home costs. Yet support services remain patchy, and caregivers often feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped.
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Host Connor Cyrus speaks with a neurologist and advocate about diagnosing, treating and living with Alzheimer's and dementia in Vermont.
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The number of Vermonters 65 and older who have Alzheimer's disease is expected to increase more than 30% by 2025. It’s a fatal condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking, and one Colchester couple explains how it's reshaped their life.
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A proposed residential care facility in Castleton has stirred up controversy, anger and accusations of bias.That’s despite the acute need for this type of housing in Vermont.
