As the number of baby boomers living alone increases, the number of family caregivers who can assist them is insufficient. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen and is projected to continue for the next forty years. According…
Artificial intelligence tools are revolutionizing senior care. Health aides are needed to provide consistent and competent care to an aging population. In the United States, the healthcare industry employs over 4.5 million nursing aides, orderlies, home health aides, and personal…
The U.S. is undergoing demographic and cultural changes. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and is changing the way individual states set budgets and health care policies. More attention will be paid to the needs of people…
Sadly, many of us have witnessed the slow and dehumanizing death of loved ones and friends suffering from Alzheimer's. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer…
Low-income families and individuals can obtain health insurance through the US Medicaid program. However, because of the steep costs associated with long-term care, Medicaid planning is a growing trend for individuals with higher net worth as an alternative to spending…
The focus of senior consumerism has shifted from health and wellness to affordable solutions. Improving and maintaining greater physical and mental health lifestyles through proactive and preventative measures is increasing. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology and…
There are astronomical costs associated with nursing home care if you become seriously ill or injured. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance doesn’t seem like a good bet if…
Homeownership is a dream that every American strives for. Owning a home is often the most significant and valuable possession in someone's life. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this…
Parents who are aging will often lose their ability to make informed and meaningful decisions regarding their lives due to cognitive decline. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury,…
The advance health care directive, also known as a living will, is a legal document that specifies how you want medical professionals to act if you are unable to do so due to an accident or illness. A living will…