senior citizens
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D.C. Councilman Floats Bill to Help Seniors Get Jobs
Despite the years and experiences that senior citizens possess as workers, they are sometimes the victims of age discrimination in…
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: We Must School Youth About Money
It's good to see that the city council is "eyeing" a financial literacy elective for students.
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D.C. Grades Well in Elder-Abuse Protections
Earlier this year, D.C. Council member Anita Bonds reintroduced legislation to combat elder abuse.
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OLDS: Our Grandparents Need Doctors Trained Abroad
As America grays, its health care system will need more physicians to treat its growing population of seniors.
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Aging in Place: Converting a Family Home into Senior Friendly Living Space
Like a growing number of baby boomers, Diane Morgan-Brown faced the dilemma of caring for her aging parents while living…
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Ward Forum Highlights Need for Senior Activism
A room of nearly 50 seniors living in Ward 8 in Southeast were recently told to become better advocates for…
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D.C. Seniors Express Concerns to City Leaders
Roughly 200 D.C. residents who are members of AARP went to the John A. Wilson Building on Monday to let…
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EDITORIAL: Has D.C. Chosen Poorly as New Firm Now Oversees Home Care of Elderly, Disabled?
We will investigate this report and the views of senior health care advocates like AARP and health care professionals as…
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Bonds Reintroduces Legislation to Prevent Elder Abuse
At-Large Council member Anita Bonds has reintroduced legislation to combat elder abuse, a growing problem that's affected District residents and…
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Retiring While Black — It’s a Crisis, Too
Nearly half of Americans nearing retirement age (65 years old) have less than $25,000 put away, according to the Employee…
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