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Each year since Gov. Spencer Cox took office there has been an uptick in the total money pitched for the state budget. This year’s ask is $30.6 billion.
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Weber County can’t afford to keep operating five senior centers. One or two may close if cities don’t support them.
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No surprise, many new Washington County residents are former Californians or older snowbirds — or both!
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Research shows loneliness has devastating impacts on our health, and older adults often feel the effects most severely.
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The number of Silver Alerts has doubled in Utah since the program started, but it’s hard to say if it’s actually bringing older Utahns home.
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End-of-life hospice care can mean something different to each patient.
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In a survey conducted by Salt Lake County Adult and Aging Services, health care was the top concern among older Utahns, as well as food insecurity and the cost of housing.
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The desire to find love does not stop as people age. In fact, when people fall in love later in life, neuroimaging shows the same parts of the brain lighting up as it does in younger people.
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By 2060, the percentage of Utahns over 65 is projected to double. But for many, that age is just a number. Some older Utahns in St. George are keeping their minds and bodies active through dancing.
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When it comes to assisted living in small-town Utah, local officials need to factor in more than just demand from older residents.
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The late Velma Burkhart fell for a scam that’s prevalent in Utah – her own daughter and grandson convinced her to give them money for fake situations. It left her short for her own expenses.
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Utah’s urban area aging adults have transit options for medical needs, but gaps to transportation in rural areas need adressing.