​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...

​Wondering how to make Mother's Day special for an older mom in skilled nursing? There are plenty of good ideas out there, regardless of whether Mom is receiving care at ho...

​For many families, moving an elderly loved one into a facility, even an excellent one, is something they'd prefer not to do. But what's involved and how difficult is it to...

​Exercising, eating healthy, drinking in moderation, staying stress-free, and preventing memory loss are among the many keys to longevity and the so-called fountain of yout...

​Choosing the best care for your loved one can be overwhelming. Is a nursing home or palliative care best? The process is even more difficult if your loved one has not prov...

​When possible, seniors and sick loved ones prefer to stay in the comfort of home. This option is also often preferable to family members. Thanks to home health care, it's ...

​Moving a loved one into a skilled nursing facility is one of the most important decisions a caregiver will make. If you've decided residential care is the best option for ...

​With longer average life spans and aging baby boomers, the population of Americans 65 years or older is expected to double during the next 25 years to about 72 million. By...