Aging

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.

End-of-life hospice care can mean something different to each patient.

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to assisted living in small-town Utah, local officials need to factor in more than just demand from older residents.

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.

Utah’s urban area aging adults have transit options for medical needs, but gaps to transportation in rural areas need adressing.

It’s the job of estate lawyers to talk about death. For one Utah couple, that was the easiest part about setting up a will.

The labor force participation rate for Utahns ages 55 to 64 years old grew 5.2% between the end of 2019 and the spring of 2022, according to Utah’s Department of Workforce Services.

For many older Utahs, the cost of assisted living could be an eye-opener.

Between 2020 and 2060, the percentage of Utahns over 65 years old is projected to double, and communities across the state have to prepare to meet their needs.