If you or a family member or friend are recuperating from an illness, getting less independent with age or have a disability or chronic illness that requires care, you may be able to receive that ...

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 ...

Deciding how to pay for memory care for your loved one with dementia is a major decision. Here are some potential options. Watching someone you care about develop dementia is one of life’s most ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Long-term care insurance can help by covering some of the medical and support services that people with degenerative conditions, cognitive disorders or other long-term illnesses will need. Learn More: ...