/tags/senior-citizens senior citizens en-US Copyright Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:02:53 GMT /energy-environment/2024-08-28/hurricane-beryl-exposes-gaps-in-storm-preparation-laws-for-texas-seniors The majority of people who died due to Hurricane Beryl were seniors. Advocates say the death toll raises questions about what state and local leaders have done to protect the safety and comfort of elderly Texans. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:02:53 GMT /energy-environment/2024-08-28/hurricane-beryl-exposes-gaps-in-storm-preparation-laws-for-texas-seniors Colleen DeGuzman | The Texas Tribune , Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /business-economy/2024-08-20/habitat-for-humanity-seeks-to-build-tiny-homes-for-seniors-in-southwest-fort-worth Trinity Habitat for Humanity is looking to tackle affordable housing by creating a senior living community of tiny houses in southwest Fort Worth’s Wedgwood Square neighborhood. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:18:58 GMT /business-economy/2024-08-20/habitat-for-humanity-seeks-to-build-tiny-homes-for-seniors-in-southwest-fort-worth Ismael M. Belkoura | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2023-12-01/more-than-765-000-older-texans-are-struggling-to-cover-housing-costs A new Harvard University study found an increase in the number of Texas households headed by people 65 or older spending more than 30% of their income on housing. Advocates say keeping older adults housed will require substantial public investment and reforms. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:22:14 GMT /texas-news/2023-12-01/more-than-765-000-older-texans-are-struggling-to-cover-housing-costs Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /business-economy/2023-11-14/cowan-place-welcomes-home-stop-six-seniors-brings-hope-for-future-of-neighborhood Eula Halliburton has been waiting three years for Cowan Place to open, allowing her to return home to her Stop Six neighborhood. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:48:22 GMT /business-economy/2023-11-14/cowan-place-welcomes-home-stop-six-seniors-brings-hope-for-future-of-neighborhood Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /government/2023-03-09/arlingtons-eunice-activity-center-may-not-reopen-after-millions-more-in-damages-discovered Arlington's Eunice Activity Center, known for its programming for elderly residents, may remain closed for good after more structural damage was found, according to city council members. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:10:42 GMT /government/2023-03-09/arlingtons-eunice-activity-center-may-not-reopen-after-millions-more-in-damages-discovered Kailey Broussard /texas-news/2022-11-15/texas-nursing-homes-are-missing-something-nurses A dearth of nurses is leaving Texas seniors — especially in rural areas — without care. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:48:31 GMT /texas-news/2022-11-15/texas-nursing-homes-are-missing-something-nurses Jayme Lozano Carver | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-07-05/texas-gops-proposed-election-reforms-would-restrict-mail-in-voting-for-seniors-early-voting Texas Republican Party leaders want the state to adopt laws that would shorten the early voting period and no longer allow mail-in voting for anyone 65 and up. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:30:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-07-05/texas-gops-proposed-election-reforms-would-restrict-mail-in-voting-for-seniors-early-voting Jill Ament | Texas Standard /health-science-tech/2017-09-18/how-to-prevent-falls-a-common-but-dangerous-problem Falling is a common problem in senior adults that can have serious consequences, including loss of independence, brain traumatic injuries and even death.… Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:20:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2017-09-18/how-to-prevent-falls-a-common-but-dangerous-problem Sam Baker