The Do’s and Don’ts of Alcohol Intervention for Seniors
IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT an elderly parent or grandparent's substance use, you're not alone. Americans over the age of 65 should limit...
Epilepsy Affects People of All Ages, Including Seniors
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE are experiencing epilepsy for the first time after age 65, you're not alone. Among seniors, epilepsy is one of the...
Home Healthcare Market Anticipated Growth Projected to Hit Nearly $350 Billion by 2020
The healthcare industry in the United States continues to experience strong growth, and the home health care sector is also booming....
Care at Home for Patients Has Been Saving Money for Years
As news organizations seem to be focused on the seemingly recent revelation that caring for patients at home saves money, it’s been done...
An Ongoing Fight to Make Home Health Care Work for More Seniors
Increasing numbers of seniors and other Americans approaching retirement age are beginning to understand the value that home health care...
Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse
Abuse can happen to any older person. Learn about the different types of abuse, how to recognize the signs, and where to get help. Share...
What to Consider When Aging in Place Looks Uncertain
Seven steps stand between me and aging in place. For almost eight years, they presented no problem. But after Achilles tendon surgery...
Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After Loss
Much ink has been spilled about George H.W. Bush becoming seriously ill after the death of his wife of 73 years, Barbara. Similarly, the...
5 Life Lessons From End-of-Life Experts
You’ve heard it countless times: Life is short, so appreciate each moment. People with life-limiting diagnoses know this intimately: When...
The Best Caregiving Books of 2018
Family caregivers selflessly care for their vulnerable loved ones, often without accolades or even thanks. From budgetary constraints to...
