Health Care Decisions

Three areas of medical expenses - costly prescription drugs, travel-related health care burdens, and the rising price of concierge care - are often-unanticipated health care costs that can add up to many thousands of dollars and may be hard to afford...

A new report shows that many older adults struggle to afford the long‑term care services they need on top of covering their housing costs.

A recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.

Older adults can be especially susceptible to depression, as well as other mental health issues. Check out a few of the many mental health apps that can aid with emotional well-being.

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.