Health Care Decisions

There is currently no cure for dementia, but some studies have found a potential correlation between vaccines for shingles and a decreased risk of developing dementia.

The bipartisan Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act aims to establish a federal long-term care insurance trust fund.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a disease whose cause remains largely unknown. However, treatment options do exist for improving symptoms.

The latest annual cost of care survey by Genworth and CareScout offers insight into the cost trends of long-term care in the United States.

Florida is inching closer to passing legislation that would make it the latest state to allow "granny cams" in long-term care facilities.

What to do when you notice an older loved one having trouble living safely at home is an issue many families eventually face.

According to a 2024 study, nearly two-thirds of pre-retired individuals surveyed are underestimating their expected retirement health care expenses.

On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

With family caregiving on the rise, there is growing recognition among voters, policymakers, and employers about the significant challenges posed by caregiving and the need for solutions that address the needs of caregivers.