Original Medicare doesn’t typically cover adult day care, but some Medicare Advantage plans may have additional benefits, including adult day care services. Adult day care offers older adults and ...

Aging brings wisdom, but it also introduces new challenges. Once taken for granted, daily routines may become difficult, making assistance necessary. Families often struggle to balance their loved one ...

People with disabilities and older adults may require help with activities of daily living (ADLs). If your loved one needs assistance with non-medical tasks (e.g., help around the house or with ...

If care workers know the person, their preferences, and their care and support needs, it helps to ensure continuity of care. Having continuity of care and support has a considerable impact on a person ...

Full-time caregiving is an around-the-clock job, but respite care can give live-in caregivers a short-term break. Caregivers are often managing caring for a loved one with work, other family ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...