Recognizing the importance of early detection and intervention, Medicare covers screening and counseling services related to alcohol misuse.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, consider checking out a few of the many mental health apps that can aid with your emotional well-being.

There is an ongoing debate about privatizing Social Security, with some advocating for individual ownership and market-based approaches, while others support maintaining its current structure.

There is currently no cure for dementia, but some studies have found a potential correlation between vaccines for shingles and a decreased risk of developing dementia.

Adopting a pet, especially a dog or a cat, offers benefits such as constant companionship and unconditional love. For older adults, the benefits of a senior pet can be even greater.

The bipartisan Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act aims to establish a federal long-term care insurance trust fund.

Recent restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising concerns among advocates and some lawmakers regarding their potential effects on older adults and people with disabilities.

Medicaid, a vital program providing health care for low-income individuals, is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly affect older adults and people with disabilities.

Starting April 14, 2025, new identity verification processes by the Social Security Administration (SSA) require in-person verification for certain recipients who cannot use the SSA’s online portal.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disease whose cause remains largely unknown. However, treatment options do exist for improving symptoms.