I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and she is having ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income decreased by ...

Seniors are a major target for scams, but the more they know the less chance they have of becoming victims. To provide them with the information and tools they need, Gesher Humans Services and ...

These are unprecedented times. Given the number of cuts to government programs since January 2025, those who count on essential services are in a pinch. If you need food, medical supplies, or are ...

A charity that advocates for older people called for collective action to make sure that “no senior is left behind” after figures showed a slight increase in the number of pensioners on financial ...

Poverty is on the rise, but only among seniors, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual poverty report. Based on the official measure, which is a simple calculation based on pretax cash income ...