A romance scam is when a fraudster creates a fake online persona to build a relationship with a victim, often via a social media or dating platform.

Each year, the feds issues updated guidelines outlining how much of a couple’s assets a healthy spouse can keep while their Medicaid spouse gets the long-term care support they need.

As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. For family caregivers, this role comes at a substantial cost.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs are going up across the board.

No cure for dementia currently exists. However, ongoing research is exploring new ways to manage symptoms, slow progression, and improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.

Popular in video gaming and entertainment, virtual reality has more recently been deployed in health care for a variety of purposes, from treating phobias and PTSD to training physicians. An increasing number of palliative care professionals are utilizing VR in their practices.

The future of Medicare-reimbursed telehealth services will largely be shaped by ongoing legislative efforts. Congress has introduced several bills aimed at extending many of the temporary telehealth expansions or making them permanent.

The Older Americans Act seeks to promote the well-being, dignity, and independence of older Americans. By providing billions of dollars in funding for essential services, the OAA helps seniors live in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

How are U.S. presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump proposing to address this growing concern? Here is an overview:

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025.