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Federal law guarantees that people have the right to see and obtain a copy of their medical records. But, hospitals, doctors, pharmacies and insurance companies often erect obstacles.
A ballot initiative in Maine proposes that free home care services be available to all residents who need help with at least āone daily activity.ā
Older adults who lack a conventional support system should plan ahead to deal with lifeās predictable challenges as they age.
Is there anything families can do to fight these evictions?
More and more older adults, age 60 and older, care for their elderly parents and face physical, emotional and financial stress.
Two leading experts on caring for people with Alzheimerās offer ways to make life better for patients and their caregivers.
Seniors often donāt realize that private insurers are required to offer Medigap policies, or supplemental insurance, only when people first sign up for Medicare.
Patients and caregivers often feel abandoned and lose trust in health care professionals when they sense a lack of caring during transitions. With it, they feel better able to handle concerns and act on their doctorsā recommendations.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology issued a new guideline that recommends adults 65 and older receive a geriatric assessment when considering or undergoing chemotherapy.
End-of-life documents express your preferences for care but may not be binding medical orders. Hereās how to better prepare for the unexpected ā that your last wishes wonāt be carried out.
With longer lives and lower rates of dementia, most seniors are enjoying more years of life with good cognition ā a welcome trend.
Why older couples in supportive, loving, long-term relationships decide to live apart and not get married.
On April 1, Medicare launched a major initiative ā a diabetes prevention program for seniors and people with serious disabilitiesā that is available in only a few cities.
Memory problems and trouble multitasking are among the symptoms of POCD, a little-known condition that affects a substantial number of older adults after surgery.
Treatment has been terminated for some seniors because therapists told them they werenāt making enough progress or that they had reached their annual limit. We examine the treatment benefits and the barriers under Medicareās coverage rules for therapy.
Starting in April, new Medicare cards will be issued to the programās 59 million enrollees. The new cards address serious security concerns, yet there are growing āscamsā linked to the rollout.
Seniors face tough ā often life-changing ā events throughout their final years. But this stage of life does not have to be limited to loss and deterioration.
āEdith + Eddie,ā a documentary shortlisted for an Academy Award, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict. But more facts about the disputes involving a parent with dementia help to paint a complicated story about aging in America.
A new social movement in the U.S. tackles the stigma of living with Alzheimerās.
Some hospitals now focus on preparing seniors for the risks and realities of surgical care.
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