New research has been released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.They looked at crash rates for all drivers during a fifteen year period. Their findings were the number of crashes per miles driven has actually decreased and more so for the older drivers.
Meaning drivers 65 years and older are actually the safest drivers on the road. They are less likely to speed, drink and drive and more likely to wear their seatbelt. However, not all of the findings are positive for older...
Senior citizens are a popular target for con artists, which is why one organization is working to make them aware.
In a new ad campaign, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Securities is focusing on teaching people to keep their money safe. The Outreach Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Commerce was at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors to make seniors citizens aware.
"Con artists prey on seniors in our community and specifically we're talking about...
If you are on Medicare, listen up. WHIZ has tips on how to protect yourself from someone who may be trying to take your money.
Starting this week, senior citizens who have fallen into the Medicare "donut hole" will begin to receive $250 checks making them easy targets for scammers. The checks require no action for those receiving them and do not require applications.
"The individuals do not need to do anything at all. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid...
The use of pot is growing and you may be surprised on who is using it more often.
Most people think marijuana is predominately used among young people but now more senior citizens are using the drug.
As the baby boomer generation grows older so does the number of people age 50 and over smoking pot.
"The 60's flower children are senior citizens now or approaching their senior years and some of them didn't stop what they were doing they just slowed down. Some did...
More than a thousand senior citizens attended a free dinner, this afternoon, held by the Fraternal Order of Police in Zanesville.
This is the 25th anniversary for the FOP dinner for senior citizens. The FOP says it's law enforcement's way of saying thank you for all the support senior citizens give. Patrolman Tom Porter says it's an event the senior's look forward to every year.
"They love it, they love it, it is smiles upon smiles and just thanks a lot of...
Around 50 senior citizens were treated to a very special day by students at the Mid East Career Center.
Cosmetology students gave manicures while the restaurant operations students prepared a delicious lunch. Teachers say it is a great way for students to learn and practice their craft.
"It is a good opportunity for our students as well to interact with people. We have our cosmetology students here who are offering their services as far as manicures, we have our health...
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