NHS salutes and offers ways to help those caring for their aging and/or chronically disabled loved ones through careful estate planning - preserving assets while obtaining long-term care. "Being a caregiver is a stressful responsibility that can lead...

As individuals retire or age into Medicare, their insurance situation can change dramatically.

Those eligible for Medicare, or soon to be eligible for Medicare, need some understanding of their insurance options and how it could impact their health...

DEMOGRAPHICS

The number of Americans age 55 and older will almost double between now and 2030 . from 60 million today (21 percent of the total US population) to 107.6 million (31 percent of the population) . as the Baby Boomers reach retirement...

Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allows them the freedom to go to work, handle personal business...

Dementia (meaning "deprived of mind") is the progressive and long-term decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging.

Dementia is a non-specific illness syndrome (set of signs...

Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in nursing homes.

Assisted living facilities...

Two medications may help stop Alzheimer's disease before it begins, and millions of people are already taking them, including Serge Kogan.

"I take statins to reduce my cholesterol and I take it every night."

That can help the heart, but...

Alzheimer's Curbed By Promising New Drug

A new drug that has completed phase 2 trials in the UK and Singapore is being hailed as a major breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's, as it appeared to slow the progress of the disease by as much...

What is Home Health Care?

Home health care helps seniors live independently for as long as possible, given the limits of their medical condition. It covers a wide range of services and can often delay the need for long-term nursing home care.

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By Carole Moore, Scripps Howard News Service

Cash-challenged seniors who want to stay in their own homes have kept reverse mortgages high on the public radar. But not everyone thinks they're such a good idea.

In general, a reverse mortgage...