Five years ago, British Columbia’s heat dome became one of the deadliest weather disasters in Canadian history. Over eight days in late June and early July 2021, 619 people died from heat-related ...

This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This story is based on an interview with Megan Walton, 40, CEO of Southern Maine Agency on Aging. It ...

The vast majority of U.S. adults 65 and older (93%) say they currently live in their own home or apartment. Within this group, 9% say someone provides care for them in their home, according to a new ...

For 35 years, Barbara Senich only owned black pants. “I thought somehow, that would make me look less big,” said Senich, 69, who has struggled with obesity for most of her life. At her heaviest, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover tax, budget and retirement policy from Washington It is impossible to have a conversation about caring for older adults ...

Given the ongoing and often heated debate about banning social media for under-16s, it’s easy to assume that young people are the only group at risk of online harm. Misinformation research often ...