Caregiving for a Spouse: Top Tips to Being a Partner, Not a Parent
If you’re in a successful, long-lasting relationship, you know that it requires commitment, compromise, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are the ones where both parties selflessly take care of each other.
4 Things to Do If You Haven’t Been to the Doctor in Years
So, you haven’t been to the doctor in years. No worries, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that 25% of people in the United States don’t have a primary care physician and about 20% of people haven’t been to a doctor in more than five years.
The Hidden Drawbacks of Medicare Advantage
Insurers offering Advantage plans have an enormous financial interest in your Medicare choice, but what they won’t tell you can make a huge difference in your pocketbook and treatment options.
Smartwatches as Medical Alerts
Especially for older adults living alone, the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency—such as a fall—is a very real concern.
What to Do When Siblings Can’t Agree on a Parent’s Care Needs
For some lucky families, having all adult siblings gather around and plan how to take care of Mom and Dad as their parents’ health begins to fail is a great comfort.
How to Reduce Your Medicare Bills
Eight in 10 Americans are more worried about running out of money than dying, according to a recent study.
Why Coffee Is a Health Food for Older Adults
Coffee can help seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle. That is the conclusion of a plethora of studies on the steamy liquid that is synonymous with waking up for many Americans over 60. In fact, the morning brew has been shown to reduce a number of health issues.
8 Sneaky Signs You May Have Heart Disease
Chances are you’re aware of the classic signs of a heart attack: the crushing chest pain, the shortness of breath. But what about heart disease?
Questions About Social Security That Can Help You Plan Your Retirement
Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the many people covered under Social Security, you should know what your future benefit may be. These monthly payments are likely to be an important part of your retirement income.
Experts Say High Blood Pressure in Younger Adults is Leading to Strokes, Cognitive Decline
The impact of high blood pressure and the incidence of strokes, long thought to be something to watch closely later in life, may need more attention in younger years.