Elder Care

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also [...]

Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them.You may constantly worry about your parents or other older loved ones, especially if you [...]

Long-term care for seniors is always evolving. One possible next step for you or your loved one may be geriatric care.You may be wondering: What does this type of care entail? Is it any different [...]

A health savings account may help you save money on medical expenses, depending on your insurance type. If you are eligible, you can use your health savings account (HSA) to cover certain medical [...]

If the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have taught us anything about isolation, it is that loneliness makes life much harder.A recent study found that loneliness can not only decrease a [...]

A newly released study finds that seniors who get less than five hours of sleep a night may be at higher risk for chronic diseases. More than 7,000 midlife and senior men and women were part of [...]

More than 8 million Americans aged 50 and older have billions in outstanding federal student loan debt. Whether you have taken out these loans for yourself or for your family members’ education, [...]

Seniors who have an income above the Medicaid threshold but lack a high enough income to have substantial personal savings are considered “The Forgotten Middle.” These are elders who are more [...]

Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won’t work for [...]

The Biden administration has announced far-reaching nursing home reforms, targeting staffing and accountability at facilities with deficient care. Advocates are calling the proposals, which [...]