Positively 50+
Dan Spindle
Salt Lake County Virtual Senior Centers provides a community for Utah’s seniors
Most of us would love to forget everything that happened during the pandemic, but one thing has stayed. And it’s good for Utah’s seniors.1 month ago
Dan Spindle
AARP volunteers offer free tax help for seniors
Summer, winter, spring, or fall - No matter which season is your favorite, we can all agree that tax season is the worst.2 months ago
Dan Spindle
Positively 50+: Tax Circuit Breaker and Renter Relief
We’re all looking for ways to stretch our finances through discounts and deals but for those who are a little older and on a fixed income, the need is that much greater. There is a lesser-known state program to help seniors out to the tune of hundreds of dollars.3 months ago
Dan Spindle
Positively 50+: Protecting yourself against ‘charity scams’
As it's the most giving time of year, it's good to make sure that you are donating to the right places for the right causes.4 months ago
Dan Spindle
Helpers with mobile pantry at Midvale Elementary know need has no season
Around the holidays so many of us start thinking about giving our time and talents to those who need it the most. But for volunteers with the Utah Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry, it’s a need that knows no season.5 months ago
Dan Spindle
Suazo Business Center is helping get people’s ideas up and going
If you have an idea, and don't know where to start, the Suazo Business Center can offer you the help you need.6 months ago
Dan Spindle and Michael Houck, KSL TV
P50+: A lasting legacy of learning
A national volunteer program is looking for more grandmas and grandpas to help the nation's youth with their growth.7 months ago
Dan Spindle
Local nonprofit helping people care for their pets and themselves
What if you had to make a decision to take care of yourself or take care of your pets? Would you forgo major medical procedures if it meant that your dogs or cats wouldn’t be cared for?8 months ago
Dan Spindle
How to get better sleep
Would you believe the average adult will spend a third of their lives, more than 9,000 days, asleep. But the quality of the other 60%, those waking hours, is greatly affected by the time spent sleeping.9 months ago
Keri Wilcox
Resources available to guide ‘sandwich generation’ through caregiving role
About one-quarter of U.S. adults are in the "sandwich generation" — raising kids while also caring for an aging parent. Getting support and connecting to resources is just a phone call away.10 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Why your nutritional needs change as you age
A Utah dietician gives advice for nutritional needs as adults age.11 months ago
Ayanna Likens
Free program helps older adults adjust to aging
Aging can come with some changes and challenges in our health, finances and quality of life, but there is a great resource that helps older adults adjust to some of those changes and thrive.12 months ago
Ayanna Likens
If you need help filing your taxes, there is a free local resource near you
It's tax season, and if you need help filing your taxes, there is now a free and local resource to help.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Why staying independent is important to the health and well-being of seniors
Independence is important to the physical and mental well-being of every person, none more so than seniors. Here is some tips and tricks to help give seniors an independent life.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
New class helps seniors improve their balance
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among adults 65 and older. But they do not have be an inevitable part of aging, which is why the Draper Senior Center is now offering a Tai Chi class.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Volunteers helping homebound seniors feel a little less lonely this holiday season
The most wonderful time of year can also be the loneliest time of year for those that don't have any family close by. But AARP volunteers are helping them feel a little less lonely.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Wanting to change your Medicare plan? There’s help out there
Choosing a health care plan can be overwhelming, especially for older Americans who want to be prepared if their health takes a turn.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Thousands competing in 35th annual Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George
Seniors from all over the world have traveled to Southern Utah to play in the 35thannual Huntsman Senior Games.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Moab woman receives award for helping build affordable housing
Home and rent prices continue to rise across Utah, and in the Moab, it's become a crisis. But one woman is trying to fix that.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Women voters over 50 are a crucial voting bloc in the upcoming election
A new survey from AARP revealed that women voters over 50 are a crucial part of the election turnout.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
New bill helps seniors with the rise in property taxes
The rise in property taxes is affecting seniors’ that are on a fixed income, but local lawmakers created a bill to help combat it.2 years ago
Ken Fall
Brain health: When memory issues should become cause for concern
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. While subtle changes in our memory can be a normal sign of aging, some forgetfulness may signal it’s time to visit a doctor. Here’s how to tell the difference.2 years ago
Dan Spindle and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV
Positively 50+: Refreshing your driving skills, learning new ways to handle Utah’s often difficult traffic
The rules of the road change all the time, as does the technology automakers stuff in our cars. Even our senses and reflexes are not immune from change as we pass the half-century mark. So, for Positively 50+, here's how we can stay on top of our driving game.2 years ago
