​For many, the word "hospice" is synonymous with death and hopelessness. It's a place to go when nothing else can be done. But that couldn't be further from the t...

​Caring for a loved one can be one of the hardest jobs in the world. Caregivers provide essential health support, prepare and serve food, bathe, dress and sometimes toilet ...

​Skilled nursing centers offer long-term or short-term care options. Some residents may come in with a plan to stay indefinitely. Other residents stay temporarily, often be...

​Thirst perceptionIn many older people, certain neurological receptors lose sensitivity, and therefore an individual may lose his or her ability to perceive thirst. Even wh...

​Transitioning to a skilled nursing facility after dealing with the stress of a hospital stay can bring a period of unease for patients and their families, especi...

​Death can be difficult for children, and programs like Camp Cocoon, a weekend camp for children ages six to 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one, are inva...

​Dementia can be as confusing for the patient as it is for those close to them. Research has revealed a link between concussions and dementia, but is it something that you ...

​For someone receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis, the everyday world can suddenly feel like an uncertain landscape. Fear, denial, and anxiety are common responses. Family me...

​If a physician recommends home health care for a loved one, you may have a lot of questions about how it works. Would he or she be better off in a hospital setting? How wi...

Nearly 50 million people around the world have some form of dementia, and that figure is expected to increase to more than 150 million by 2050.1 The condition can be an iso...