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 ...

The goals of home health care services are to help individuals to improve function and live with greater independence; to ...

One of the biggest areas of confusion about Medicare is whether, and when, it covers home care. Partly, that depends on the distinction between “home care” and “home health care.” But it’s also about ...

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 ...

Given the choice, the majority of individuals would rather recuperate in the comfort of their own home rather than stay in the hospital overnight. With advancements in medical treatments and care, ...

As insurers make decisions that shape patients’ access to care, I urge them to recognize how essential local health-care ...