Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

Five years ago, Judy and Jack Rothman, who live in Los Angeles, realized they needed to bring in a professional caregiver. Jack, now 97, had serious health issues that Judy, now 92, struggled to ...

When my father, now 91, was no longer able to fully care for himself, his emerging needs unfolded slowly. At first, we noticed unpaid bills began to stack up, which my younger brother and I took over ...

Karen’s 87-year-old mom finally agreed to have someone come in a few days a week to help with housekeeping, meal preparation and grocery shopping. Karen’s been asking her to accept help for months — ...

Many aging adults would prefer to age in place and stay home longer rather than move to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Most people recognize, though, that living at home alone can be ...

As we age, the prospect of needing long-term care becomes an increasingly important consideration. But this type of care comes at a significant cost — and depending on your needs, could come with a ...

Staffing shortages have long plagued the home care industry. But the pandemic has intensified the problem. By Paula Span Almost daily, Terry Driscoll drives 40 minutes from her home in Yarmouth Port, ...