JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With about 6.5 million seniors in Florida—equivalent to the population of nearly 20 states—the Department of Elder Affairs faces the challenge of serving a large and growing ...

Florida is growing older, a change that is reshaping the healthcare needs of communities here and nationwide. In 2020, nearly 17% of the U.S. population was age 65 and older and this age group grew ...

Before you settle on Naples or Sarasota, here's why Jacksonville deserves a spot on your retirement shortlist.

One of the most vulnerable groups — and a significant portion of SNAP recipients — is senior citizens. The Pantry of Broward County and Meals on Wheels South Florida told CBS News Miami they are being ...

Florida is increasing funding for senior programs in 2026, focusing on Alzheimer's care and in-home support. The state is expanding services like home-delivered meals and caregiver respite to help ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Organizations dedicated to helping feed South Florida families are facing increasing demands for assistance as they wait for the Trump administration to carry out a ...

Florida's population is growing much faster than the national average, with its over-65 demographic expected to increase twice as quickly. Florida ranks third in the nation for new Social Security ...