Health Care Decisions

The number of seniors who have an income above the Medicaid threshold - but lack substantial personal savings to afford long-term care - is projected to grow by nearly 90 percent over the next decade.

Although skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes sound similar, they have fundamental differences, including the level of medical care they provide.

Consider the following as you decide whether your aging parents need home care.

Telehealth allows you to connect with your health care provider virtually and have an appointment without going to a physical location.

In appointing guardians, courts can restrict a ward's rights in some circumstances.

Individuals experiencing illnesses can benefit from having someone attend appointments with them and support their best interests.

If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death.

An advisory issued in June warns people against using a series of adult portable bed rail models after at least three people were entangled in them and died of asphyxia.

Many employers offer critical illness insurance as part of their benefits package. What is this insurance, and is it worth purchasing? Before paying for a plan, you should read the fine print and consider alternatives. ...