The following column was originally published June 6, 2020. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life ...

Eligible senior citizens can receive a $50 voucher per season to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and fresh cut ...

Poverty is on the rise among the oldest Americans. The number of people 65 and older who were experiencing poverty increased by nearly 1 million between 2020 and 2021, according to the U.S. Census ...

As we age, our nutritional needs shift. Seniors need fewer calories than they did in their younger years, but their need for essential nutrients actually increases. Eating the right foods can help ...

On average, older adults get $6 per day in SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps (among other names, depending on the state). Advocates say SNAP provides modest support that goes a long way to ...