Long Term Care

Adopting a pet, especially a dog or a cat, offers benefits such as constant companionship and unconditional love. For older adults, the benefits of a senior pet can be even greater.

A recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disease whose cause remains largely unknown. However, treatment options do exist for improving symptoms.

Aging in place involves making modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility for older adults.

Identifying the most suitable long-term care facility for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents’ needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations.

Finding the right long-term care facility is a major decision. The best choice will be specific to your unique needs, preferences, and medical care requirements. Consider the following factors when searching for a nursing home.

According to a 2024 study, nearly two-thirds of pre-retired individuals surveyed are underestimating their expected retirement health care expenses.

With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.

Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program for 2025.

A Place for Mom reports that 41.8 million Americans, most of them women, provide unpaid care for adults aged 50 and older. More than a quarter of those receiving such care have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, per AARP.