Tag: seniors
Trumbull firm debuts fall detection app for seniors
FallCall Detect is being unveiled in the AARP Innovation Labs booth at CES 2021.
Suite Talk: Karen Erren, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester
Erren praised the business community for its continued support during the pandemic.
Survey: 35% of seniors willing to risk Covid to keep working
71% of respondents ages 70 and higher expressed concern about Social Security drying up.
New survey finds 6 in 10 seniors concerned about covering health...
One in seven shopped around at pharmacies or with apps to save on prescription costs.
Study tracks significant drop in cancer procedures for seniors during pandemic
New patient visits were down by as much as 70% since the beginning of the pandemic.
IQVIA study: Most prescription costs down, but seniors paying more
The report determined that 90% of all patients pay less than $500 in out-of-pocket costs on an annual basis.
Meals on Wheels America receives 89% spike in meal requests
The Rockland County-based program was praised for obtaining a freezer semi-trailer to store prepared meals.
Bridgeport ranks second nationally for percentage of seniors in workforce
The study found average household income for Bridgeport’s 65-plus residents was $57,488.
Businesses should not lose sight of seniors, Latimer says
Latimer pointed out that his administration has programs in place aimed at seniors.
Maplewood Senior Living to offer Live Living Network programming
The debut programming on Nov. 29 will feature a live and interactive stream with a Florida aquarium for a presentation on manatees.
Westport naturopath calls for patient empowerment in eldercare treatment
Dr. Paul Epstein, a Westport-based naturopathic physician, has warned that medical professionals need to take a more holistic approach in addressing health and wellness among seniors.
New joint venture aimed at Connecticut Medicare recipients
CarePartners of Connecticut Inc. has been created by a collaboration between Hartford HealthCare and Tufts Health Plan of Watertown, Massachusetts.
Medicare insurers to refund $2.2M
Two Westchester companies are among insurers issuing state-ordered refunds to seniors.
Column: 50 is the magic number for small business
Fifty is the magic number to keep in mind – 50 for the consecutive years of celebrating National Small Business Week and 50+ for the age group representing the hottest wave of new small business owners.
Serving seniors on the move
Relocation concierge companies are part of a growth industry serving the needs of the elderly in Westchester County and the nation