Even the most capable, energetic and independent adults will likely reach a point in their lives when they could use a little extra help getting through their day. The Department of Health and Human ...

Getting a "care assessment" is the best way to determine when an elder needs home care services. Caregivers can do it by themselves or get help with the process by calling their Area Agency on Aging ...

Q. I know November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, and I’d like to recognize the people who do that kind of work. Can you share what they do ...

Finding an aide to help an older person stay at home safely takes work. Here’s a guide. By Reed Abelson Most older Americans want to live at home as long as they can, but finding and affording the ...

What Is the Cost of In-Home Dementia Care? The national median cost for in-home dementia care is $33 per hour. Monthly rates range from $2,145 for 15 hours per week to $6,292 for 40 hours per week.

Memory care refers to programs and residential facilities that can assist loved ones living with dementia. If a loved one is experiencing memory issues and you’re concerned for their well-being, it ...

Many people will need to stay in a nursing home at some point in their lives. How much care they'll need and how long they need to stay, however, can be hard to predict. And unfortunately, Medicare ...

"Home care" is a simple phrase that encompasses a wide range of health and social services. These services are delivered at home to recovering, disabled, chronically or terminally ill persons in need ...