In-home care refers to the services a care professional provides in a person’s home. It can involve activities like bathing or meal preparation, and the care professional can be as involved in those ...

As the older adult population grows, health systems are expanding community care, virtual visits and home-based models to better meet their evolving needs. By 2050, there will be 82 million adults ...

Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United States to be credentialed as a geriatrician — a doctor who specializes in the care of older adults. “I understood the ...

Village Caregiving reports that caring for elderly loved ones at home involves assessing needs, ensuring safety, meal ...

Are you thinking about buying a long-term care insurance policy? If so, you may be making a wise decision. As you age, you may need help with daily tasks - nearly 70% of Americans do at some point ...

Alena is a professional writer, editor and manager with a lifelong passion for helping others live well. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a functional medicine certified health ...

I’ve spent much of my clinical career working to improve the way care is provided to historically underserved and vulnerable populations—particularly older adults. An expanding body of evidence ...

Navigating long-term health care for older adults is an agonizing challenge faced by millions of people across the U.S. The emotional, physical and financial costs can be overwhelming for older adults ...