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There is no single test that can determine if a person has Alzheimer's disease. But a combination of several different tests can identify...

Study after study reveals that older adults with a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning in their lives, enjoy greater well-being and live...

From October 15 to December 7 each year, Medicare enrollees have the option to change their insurance plans. For prescription drug...

If your adult child has cut off contact, you are not alone. An estimated 11% of parents are estranged from their adult kids. That's 1:8....

Did you know that we usually outlive our ability to drive safely by six to ten years? As we age, we naturally modify how we drive to...

When imagining an age-friendly house, many people think of ramps for wheelchairs and walkers. Indeed, ramps are essential—if and when...

Thinking about your estate, you may be inclined to leave different amounts to your children. You love them "equally," but you acknowledge th

Have you been diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment)? This is a memory loss condition that falls between a significant diagnosis suc

Elder law focuses on the special rights, needs, and challenges that arise in the context of simply growing older and planning for...

To safely age in place, you may need to add or remodel a bathroom. It's difficult to know which features you will need down the road. Issues

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. The unexpected death of a spouse—or a divorce—can certainly wreak havoc on your emotions. It...

Alzheimer's is different from the normal forgetfulness of aging. Alzheimer's is one of many conditions that cause the radical changes in...

Irritating but true: Aging brings changes that make safe driving more of a challenge. Slower reflexes. Reduced vision and hearing....

If your goal is to "age in place," now is the time to consider some remodeling. And there's no room that demands more physical agility...

As we age, we find ourselves requiring different types of help. Medical needs are typically covered by Medicare. But many of us come to...

What if, despite your best intentions, you came down with COVID-19? Of course, we all hope this never happens. But prudence suggests that...

Much of the practical, personal care you are likely to need is not covered by Medicare. If you don’t have a long-term care insurance policy,

Most people are surprised to learn that Medicare pays for only a limited amount of the daily care you are likely to need in your lifetime...

Frank knows they need help at home. His wife's dementia is getting worse, and he has his own health problems. She can't be left alone...

Judy had an emergency hip replacement after a fall. She needs to be discharged tomorrow to a skilled nursing facility. She needs several...