older farmers

Oregon’s Department of Transportation is asking family members to talk to older drivers who might need help assessing their skills. This is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.

If you’re concerned about someone in the farming community showing signs of dementia, you may be eligible for a free online series called Farm Families Coping with Dementia.

Caregivers of older adults need to be on the lookout for financial fraud.  Jason Horton, with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, said it's a growing problem.   "The statistics show that one in ten Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse in some way, shape, or form and mostly it's financial abuse."   The ...

Data shows that American farmers and ranchers are getting older.  American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall discussed this issue, as well as ways to address the problem, with the Senate Special Committee on Aging.   “According to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, nearly 40% of all farmers are now beyond the retirement age, yet only 8% of farmers are under the age of 35," Duvall told la

"Into the year 2030, we're talking approximately 22% of our population is going to be over the. Age of 65,” noted Ohio State University extension expert Kathy Tutt.  And she added with seniors facing some unique lifestyle changes and concerns, especially in rural areas.   “Some of th...

It's true. As we age, our brains ability to process and think is diminished overtime.  But there are a lot of things we can do to delay that as long as possible.  Kansas State University’s Sherilyn Jackson said one of those ways to help the brain is to move the body.   “ helps improve ...

According to the latest numbers from the Federal Trade Commission, an estimated four out of five Americans will lose money this year to phone and Internet scammers.  And typically, older adults are a favorite target.  So why are scammers targeting older folks? Kansas State Unive...