Which Drugs are Going Up in Price?
Drug price hikes tend to happen at the start of every year, and 2022 is no exception, according to GoodRx.
Can I Get More Money with the Build Better Act?
The Senior Citizen League wrote to Congress, requesting that Social Security recipients receive a stimulus check as part of the economic stimulus package.
Ten Tips for Aging Well in 2022.
As 2021 draws to a close, many of us are reflecting on the various ways our minds and bodies have changed over the course of the past year. No matter your phase of life, aging is something we all experience daily.However, that doesn’t mean we’re powerless in the process.
How Do I Hire a Caregiver from an Agency?
Once you have a list of promising agencies, arrange a consultation. AARP has a checklist of important questions to ask before signing a home health contract.
What are Trends in Senior Health Care?
The pandemic was a catalyst for digital health adoption, including in the senior care space. Older adults used video calls to connect with families during lockdowns, and telehealth allowed seniors to meet with their doctors from home. Today’s seniors are more tech savvy than in the past, and this is likely to impact the way they interact with healthcare going forward.
Will I Be Ready for Long-Term Care?
For some, retirement means ‘where will we play today’s round of golf?’ For others, it could mean, ‘do I pay for my meds or my rent?’ In either case, a few concerns touch every retiree. The topic of long-term care is one of them, at least subconsciously. The question that causes more than a few sleepless nights is, ‘What happens when I can’t take care of myself anymore?’
How Do I Know If Dad Needs Personal Care Help?
Relationships can be complicated under the best of circumstances. However, when you see someone you love — like an aging parent, grandparent or close friend — struggle to take care of their health, stepping in isn’t always so simple.
What Has COVID Taught Us about Caregiving
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for and complexity of care, accelerating existing trends toward longer duration and more acute long-term care.
Proposed Federal Funds for Home Care Services for the Elderly
For older people and people with disabilities, solving everyday practical problems can be the difference between being able to live at home or being forced to move to an institution. Sometimes people need help getting dressed or making meals. Sometimes they need help managing medications or shopping for groceries.
Alexa, How Can You Help Seniors?
Amazon has two new programs that integrate Alexa into hospitals and senior living communities, the company announced today.
