Health Care Decisions

Is it time to consider in-home care for an aging loved one? Here are some ways to tell.

Oregon's lawmakers are cautiously working toward establishing a single-payer universal health care plan.

Research and reporting have shown mixed outcomes, but many studies suggest troubling patterns when private equity enters the nursing home sector.

Many people mistake dementia symptoms for normal aging. However, memory problems and marked cognitive decline are not considered a normal part of aging and should be assessed by a medical professional.

This past August, Bruce Willis's wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had moved into a nearby one-story home staffed with full-time caregivers.

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.