For example, seniors in a nursing home may be able to deduct more of their expenses than someone living in an independent living community because nursing home care is typically related to medical ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...

We expect our loved ones to be able to enjoy their golden years retiring, working on passion projects or getting into new hobbies. "No one sits around and says, 'OK, I’m ready for a nursing home.' ...

Whether you choose retirement or you can no longer work, it might be time to start thinking about long-term care, including assisted living facility costs. After all, this type of care can come with a ...

On this week's Health Matters, WVUA 23 News sat down with University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences ...

Gary Girolimon and Jill Parenteau, siblings in New Hampshire, were providing care and support for their 82-year-old brother, Ron, who had Alzheimer's disease, until signs suggested they needed ...