Health Care
Health Care
Forward Thinking A rundown of the big issues facing healthcare 20 years ago would, in some ways, be similar to the same list today, encompassing persistent challenges like hospital finances, […]
What’s Next for Hospitals By Spiros Hatiras The year is 2020, in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic, and the subject is the U.S. healthcare system — more specifically, the […]
What’s Next in Health Education By Marie Meckel, Kathleen Menard, Susan McDiarmid, and Theresa Riethle Despite the complexities that COVID-19 has brought to healthcare education, the trajectory from traditional models […]
What’s Next in Cancer Care By John Sheldon, M.D. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., but we continue to make significant advances in reducing its toll. […]
What’s Next in Behavioral Health By Barry Sarvet, M.D. As a science-fiction fan, I would love to be able to travel in time to see into the future of psychiatry. […]
Follow These Five Steps When It’s Time to Talk About Care Whether your loved one needs full-time care or you’re just beginning to anticipate a need, here’s a series of […]
Start the Conversation From the AARP FOUNDATION The reality is that some conversations are just plain difficult — even with the people to whom you feel the closest. When preparing […]
Having the Talk From VISITING ANGELS Here are sample conversation starters and strategies to introduce home-care services to your loved one. Each scenario is a catalyst to take action and […]
Understand the Difference, and Seek Help If It’s Needed By Beth Cardillo As Baby Boomers are getting older and representing the largest age group, the questions concerning dementia, as opposed […]
How Will You Know If Your Older Parents Need Help? By Brenda Labbe Many experience aging as a joyful time in their life, filled with retirement, travel, and spending more […]
It’s Important to Understand Your Alternatives By Eric Aasheim Moving from home to a senior-living community is one of the most consequential decisions elder loved ones may be faced with […]
Some Questions and Answers About Home-care Services By Tania Spear What is home care? Home-care services are delivered to clients wherever they call home. There is a wide variety of […]
Eight Tips for Medication Management for Seniors By Kara James In general, as we age, our need for a variety of medications increases. This includes everything from prescriptions to over-the-counter […]
Many Options Are Available for Seniors and Their Families From the NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING Many older adults and caregivers worry about the cost of medical care. These expenses can […]
Five Things to Know About Long-term-care Insurance By ELLEN STARK for the AARP BULLETIN By the time you reach 65, chances are about 50/50 that you’ll require paid long-term care (LTC) someday. […]
