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According to the CDC, over 60% of adults in the U.S. are not getting enough exercise, which can negatively impact their long-term health. For many seniors though staying in shape is important. Which is why a new study from Boise State University focused on what was motivating people 60 years and older to get into the gym and keep going back.
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Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including the results of the BPD investigation, an update on the state budget and a breakdown of the Boise State of the City address.
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Since 2020 the nonprofit City of Good has provided more than 80,000 meals to Idaho residents experiencing food insecurity. Today they are continuing to support community needs with a sustainable food system.
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The Caldwell Market is offering free produce to seniors in an effort to provide easier access to fresh food.
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The West is facing a growing shortage of home care workers as the senior population booms and more people stay away from nursing homes as the pandemic drags on.
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Without exception, hardest hit by the pandemic have been the elderly. To date, approximately 98% of Idaho's COVID-19-related fatalities have been men and…
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Since the coronavirus first started spreading in Idaho, one concern for both the public and health officials has been the protection of folks who live in…
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Longterm care facilities quickly became COVID-19 hotspots when the virus emerged in the United States. In Idaho, nearly one-quarter of long-term care…
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According to a 2016 study by Johns Hopkins, more than 250,000 people in the United States die every year because of medical mistakes, making it the third…