Senior Living

Advanced age remains the main risk factor for developing dementia. Yet recent studies have uncovered several other potential risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline that you may not expect.

To ensure your parents are well cared for in their golden years, consider the following as you seek out the perfect fit for a home care provider.

Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's does not mean that you cannot execute legal documents or make decisions about plans for your future finances and health care.

A new study reveals that 60 percent of family members who were taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease exhibited symptoms of depression that worsened over time...

Understanding some of the common medical and legal terms in the field of estate planning and elder law can give you added confidence in your approach to planning for your own future or that of your loved ones.

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.

Whether you have taken out these loans for yourself or for your family members’ education, several programs are currently seeking to assist you through debt cancellation or other relief measures.

Alzheimer’s disease accounts for many dementia cases, but other types of dementia also affect memory, thinking, behavior, and more. Alzheimer's usually affects people in their 70s and 80s but may start earlier.

From 2020 to 2021, nearly 1 million more seniors in the United States found themselves living below the poverty line.