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Demonstrators gather outside Zhongshan Park in Wuhan, China, to protest changes to medical benefits, on Wednesday, in this still image from social media video obtained by Reuters.

World News

Retirees in China hold rare protests against health insurance reforms

4:48pm February 16, 2023

by Emily Feng

Retirees have protested in two Chinese cities over fears that the authorities will dip into their personal health savings accounts to cover public budget shortfalls.

The 65 and older population is growing in Forsyth County

8:12am December 28, 2021

by Paul Garber and Mark Sucoloski

Forsyth County's senior citizen population is growing.

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For many families, one of the hardest things about this pandemic is not being able to see loved ones who live far away.

My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Visit?

11:42am February 08, 2021

by Jane Greenhalgh

I haven't seen my mother in over a year. I was going to visit in April to celebrate her 90th birthday but the pandemic put that on hold. Now that she's been vaccinated is it time for the birthday hug?

Anna Romero had to quit her part-time job during the coronavirus pandemic to care for her husband, Ivan, who has dementia.

Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic

2:33pm January 25, 2021

by Sally Herships

Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.

Though the pandemic has left us all less able to socialize in person with our close friends and community, we're still finding ways to use screens and other methods to connect and maintain relationships, research suggests.

Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?

8:22pm July 15, 2020

by Joanne Silberner

Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.

National

Ideal Nursing Homes: Individual Rooms, Better Staffing, More Accountability

5:01am May 21, 2020

by Ina Jaffe

Nursing home experts say priorities need to change, emphasizing quality of life over profits. The stunning COVID-19 death toll brings scrutiny to an industry that many believe is due for an overhaul.

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Health & Safety

Families Worry As Coronavirus Lockdowns Continue In NC Nursing Homes

2:10pm March 18, 2020

by Keri Brown

Nursing homes and long-term care centers across North Carolina are taking extra precautions to protect residents from the coronavirus.

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Tim Killian, a spokesman for Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., prepares to give a daily briefing to reporters on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Hit This Long-Term Care Facility Hard, But Moving Residents Isn't Easy

5:55pm March 15, 2020

by Will Stone

Family members of residents at Life Care Center outside Seattle where as many as 25 people have died, are anxiously watching their loved ones, infected with coronavirus, linger at the facility.

Ventilators can be a temporary bridge to recovery — many patients in critical care who need them for help breathing get better.

As The Pandemic Spreads, Will There Be Enough Ventilators?

3:11pm March 14, 2020

by Patti Neighmond

In severe cases of COVID-19, as lungs become inflamed, membranes that transfer oxygen into the blood can become blocked. Some hospitalized patients need mechanical breathing support to recover.

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These toilets in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh were designed to be friendlier for pregnant women by giving them something to grab onto when using a squat latrine. At left: A long bamboo pole was installed next to a latrine from Oxfam Internatio

A Simple Way To Make Toilets Friendlier For Women In Refugee Camps

4:14pm October 08, 2019

by Marni Sommer

On a visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, a toilet expert was thrilled to find a thoughtful innovation.