Seniors

Mother Janice Stanley was also among the first licensed practical nurses to graduate from the old segregated Lincoln High School in 1958 and became Tallahassee's first African-American female postal carriers in the early 1970s.

County health departments are largely taking on administering the vaccine to community members older than 65, while hospitals have been prioritizing medical staff.

How does an organization keep providing food and fellowship to shut-in seniors in the age of COVID-19? That's the challenge that Elder Care Services of…

As local governments across Florida enact stay at home orders, people are turning to online video chats and phone calls to communicate. But for the…

Within the next decade, 25% of Floridians will be over 60, and so will most new residents relocating to the state. As Florida grays, there’s greater…

Evacuating with companion pets can bring added challenges to hurricane season, particularly for elderly adults. Many seniors struggle to find pet-friendly…

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and state officials want Florida’s seniors to be aware of common scams to avoid. Some common scams include…

State lawmakers are taking steps to protect seniors from guardian abuse. Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice) says it’s too easy for private guardians to take…

Florida high school seniors continue to struggle in math and reading, according to the latest report from the National Assessment of Education Progress,…

With the cost of groceries steadily climbing, some Leon County seniors are finding themselves unable to keep up. Elder Care Services in Tallahassee…