With America’s population aging, it makes sense that the industry expected to see the most growth in the next decade is the home health care industry. But this industry, which will add almost three-quarters of a million new jobs, barely pays $35,000 a year. And in Florida, the need is particularly urgent, advocates say.

With America’s population aging, it makes sense that the industry expected to see the most growth in the next decade is the home health care industry. But this industry, which will add almost three-quarters of a million new jobs, barely pays $35,000 a year. And in Florida, the need is particularly urgent, advocates say.

The city of Palm Coast in Flagler County is getting love from senior travelers as a hidden gem vacation spot.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical activity for those in their golden years.

Seniors will comprise more than 20% of U.S. residents in 2030, up from 15% in 2020.

The 2022 Hurricane season is still several weeks away, but Crystal Williams is making sure to drop off a hurricane kit for a senior in Kissimmee.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A new affordable housing neighborhood for seniors is coming to Pine Hills. Hawthorne Park Apartments is a $27 million construction project that will help low-income seniors who need an affordable home in Orange County. AdOfficials explained more than 100,000 people in Orange County spend a third of their income on housing payments, most of them seniors. More affordable housing coming to Pine Hills. Orange County Mayor Demings says the 27 million dollar project will help low-income seniors.

ORLANDO, Fla. – People 65 and older who cannot drive themselves to the FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College’s West Campus can now hitch a free ride through Lynx. The transportation service will have a driver pick up a patient at their residence, drive them to the FEMA site, wait with them through the vaccination process and then take them back home again. Lynx said it needs at least a two-day prior notice for a ride to the FEMA or OCCC sites. AdNo appointments are needed to receive a vaccine at the FEMA site, but people eligible for a vaccine can pre-register by clicking or tapping here. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

A bunch of seniors in Brevard County received a nice surprise to start Valentine’s Day weekend. MELBOURNE, Fla. – A group of seniors in Brevard County received a nice surprise to start Valentine’s Day weekend. Health First associates gave gifts to 160 seniors at the Trinity Towers South in Melbourne. [TRENDING: Your funniest Valentine’s Day stories | Big snake: 16-foot python caught in Fla. | Video: Mom tackles accused peeper]This is the second year Health First shared gift packages with Trinity Towers South. The packages included breakfast, arts and crafts and crossword puzzles.

Walmart is launching healthcare plans that will be available for seniors for the first time. It comes in time for Medicare open enrollment. Walmart announced the move on Tuesday. It comes as insurance companies compete for the growing number of seniors eligible for Medicare benefits. [TRENDING: Newlywed couple killed in plane crash | Ballot for dead wife meant to ‘test system’ | FSU president tests positive for COVID-19]Walmart says the insurance services will help people with the historically confusing process of enrolling in insurance plans.