More than 55 million people around the world currently suffer from dementia. 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. Having poor oral hygiene. Finnish researchers recently found that gum disease and tooth loss could…

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.

Over the past few years, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been reminded about life’s fragility. When you are faced with addressing end-of-life care, knowing where to turn for the answers your family needs can be overwhelming.

Guardianship, as a matter of state law, does not automatically transfer across state lines. To transfer a guardianship, guardians often must petition the state where the ward currently lives and the state to which the ward is moving.

From plantar fasciitis to varicose veins, there are numerous bothersome ailments that can cause chronic foot or leg pain or related issues. Here are three such diagnoses for which you may find some help in covering treatment costs through Medicare.

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.

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.

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

For the first time in more than 10 years, Medicare Part B enrollees will see some of their costs decline.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the regulations governing telehealth changed to allow Medicare beneficiaries more options for remote providers and services.