Author: Tina Buchanan

If found early enough, many cancers can be kept in check. Some even eradicated. To encourage early detection, Medicare pays 100% (in most cases) for

Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. But it can also be more of a clicking sound, a humming sound, or buzzing,

Once you decide memory care is the wisest path, the next step is choosing a facility and creating a smooth moving day. Many memory care

A long-time hospice nurse—someone deeply committed to caring for the seriously ill—created this list of the top five deathbed regrets she frequently observed in her

If your loved one is admitted to a skilled nursing facility, Medicare requires the staff develop an initial, personalized care plan within the first 48

It’s important to do the best you can when caring for a loved one. But aiming for perfection can bring on problems. For yourself, in

For many people, a pillbox is just the ticket. But as we age, we may take more medicines. Filling the box requires more concentration. Remembering

If you are the person most likely to step in if your loved one is unable to get to the bills—a hospitalization, dementia—you need to

Family meetings won’t cure old hurts or solve every current problem. But if they nurture teamwork, they can provide a solid foundation for the continued

If your spouse is younger than 65 and has received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, you may feel in a world all your own. You probably don’t