The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B — the part of Medicare that covers doctor’s visits, routine cancer screenings, home health care and other outpatient services — will be $185 for 2025. The announcement was made by...

November is National Family Caregivers Month. We want to acknowledge ALL the dedicated family, and private-duty caregivers for their involvement in the lives of community elders. Here are some additional issues to think/plan for as we age...

November is National Family Caregivers Month. We want to acknowledge ALL the dedicated family, and private-duty caregivers for their involvement in the lives of community elders. Family caregivers’ responsibilities can be challenging. There are times it may seem overwhelming....

Home care services are essential for elderly parents. Home care is a simple and personalized service which provides practical help and emotional support for seniors at home. How does home care provide efficient assistance to frail elders? --...

What is home care? Home care allows seniors to receive help with activities of daily living (ADLs) within the comfort of their own home. Standard home care offers companionship and support with daily activities. Services including nursing assistance may...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.5 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Oct. 10th. The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the lowest since 2021, reflecting a continued cooling of inflation following...

A home care agency can provide individualized assistance that helps your elderly parents with different tasks. The goal is to help them age in place together and avoid moving into a senior living community. Typically, home care aides can...

There is great importance to "listening" for clues from your elderly parents. You might be distracted with raising kids and dealing with your job. Your visits might be rushed, and your mind may be elsewhere. You hear...

Watching your elderly parents go through health issues as they age can be difficult. You worry about them and want the best for them. You might live in the same city and see them frequently or you live in...

Home care is flexible, allowing individuals to age in place and choose how frequently they receive care or companionship services. -- Nursing homes provide around-the-clock residential care with access to medical professionals like nurses, doctors, and therapists. -- Home health care...