Retirement

No surprise, many new Washington County residents are former Californians or older snowbirds — or both!

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.

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.

Environmental, social and governance is a business and investing philosophy that has captured the attention of Utah politicians from local cities all the way up to the governor and Congress.

The pandemic led to a wave of early retirements. Now, many of those people are returning to work as the cost of living soars.

The Mountain West has some of the fastest aging populations in the country, which could have some serious implications for the region's economy.

KUER is excited to announce that RadioWest, hosted by Doug Fabrizio, will move from its current 11:00 AM timeslot to the newly available 9:00 AM timeslot…