Experts react to Harris’ Medicare plan for affordable home care for seniors
Harris' proposed 'Medicare at Home' plan could cover in-home care for most seniors for the first time ever. Here's what...
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What is the new drug for Alzheimer’s? All the details on Leqembi so far
What is the new drug for Alzheimer's? Here are the details on Leqembi, which offers hope for people with mild...
Caregiving runs deep in Asian American and Pacific Islander homes
Taking care of family members and immigrant relatives is a deeply ingrained facet of AAPI families. But this sense of obligation can too easily cut...
Veteran caregiver program benefits have been extended: What you need to know
Good news for family caregivers caring for an older loved one who’s a veteran: A newly announced expansion for the...
Don’t call it ‘quiet quitting’ when it’s just setting a boundary between family and work
'Quiet quitting' is the trendy new name for setting healthy boundaries at work, but many parents and caregivers resent its...
10 TikTok seniors who are making their mark and going viral
Don't miss these trailblazing and spectacular seniors on TikTok who are making their mark. You'll want to add them to...
Getting a flu shot may decrease Alzheimer’s risk for older adults, study finds
A growing body of research from UT Health suggests getting a yearly flu shot may also help protect aging adults...
Positive social interactions boost older adults’ mood and sense of purpose
A new study shows that even brief positive interactions go a long way towards improving seniors' well-being and quality of...
Viral tweet calls out America for forcing women to shoulder the caregiving load
This Twitter thread is a reminder that women disproportionately care for aging seniors, too, and they need support.
Inflation may cost Americans an extra $5,200 this year and families are feeling the strain
Rising inflation has working families struggling to afford groceries, gas and other everyday expenses.
Screen time could be the drug-free mood-booster every person with dementia needs
Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods — from confusion to anger, sadness...
The omicron variant: What we know so far
Here’s what we know about the omicron variant so far, as well as what experts are recommending to keep yourself...
6 ways aging boomers are leaving their adult kids speechless
Here are the biggest eye-openers for Gen Xers and Millennials who are caring for their aging parents.
How nursing homes and long-term care facilities are battling omicron
Wondering how this latest surge is affecting nursing homes and long-term care facilities? Experts offer safety advice and insight.
Interactive COVID risk map gauges likelihood of exposure based on location and event size
This real-time, COVID-19 risk assessment tool, created by researchers at Georgia Tech University, can take some of the guesswork out...
Care can’t wait: 6 key provisions of The Build Back Better Act that matter for your family
This is a watershed moment for American families. As I write this, Congress is negotiating the details of a multi-trillion...
Third COVID shots for seniors have been approved: What you need to know
The booster shots, which are a third dose of the existing mRNA vaccine, are available across the U.S., but there...
COVID vaccine boosters for seniors: Here’s what we know so far
For seniors and family members looking for information on COVID booster shots, here’s what the officials are saying at this...
New senior care survey reveals lasting impacts of the pandemic on older adults and family caregivers
With summer on the horizon and the light at the end of the tunnel of a global pandemic becoming brighter...
Baby boomers are demanding more from senior living options: What you need to know
By Libby Ryan Baby boomers are used to being in charge. Born between 1946 and 1964, members of the generation...
What families need to know about the push to expand Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Experts say SSI hasn’t kept up with the modern costs of living — as anyone trying to help their aging...
85-Year-Old Takes Wrong Turn, Survives 5 Days in Frigid Temps With Cat
When 85-year-old Ruby Stein left her granddaughter’s house in late March following a long-awaited visit, she never imagined what would...
Videos of grandparent reunions with family after COVID separations are giving us all the feels
For many families, the hardest part of the COVID-19 pandemic is being separated from their loved ones. All over the...
Couple battles COVID alongside aging parents and kids — and now, they’re raising awareness
As news of the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the United States in early 2020, Kirstin Johnson-Nixon quickly began changing her...
COVID-19 vaccination begins in long-term care facilities: What you need to know
As 2020 wraps up, around 2.8 million people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. As of December 30,...
New report investigates why 40 percent of COVID deaths have happened in nursing homes
Ever since the pandemic started, it’s been clear that people living in nursing homes were at a particularly elevated risk....
Biden’s plan for older Americans: What you should know, according to experts
Older adults in the U.S. face some of the most significant health and economic challenges that could potentially be addressed...
Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan: How it could benefit the lives of older adults and caregivers
The U.S. is in the midst of a caretaking crisis. More older adults are living longer, and due to rising...
Senior voters could decide the 2020 election
The general election is swiftly approaching, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage from coast to coast, raising concerns that...
Black seniors are harder hit by COVID-19 — here’s why
Early in the pandemic, in April 2020, COVID-19 outbreak took place at an Atlanta-based nursing home where almost all residents of...
More seniors are using cannabis to boost their well-being, but there’s one key risk
After decades of prohibition, cannabis laws are changing rapidly. The drug is currently legal for adults in 11 states and...