Over half of seniors will need help with eating, getting dressed or other basic activities at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the cost of help continues ...

President Trump has announced the outline of his long-awaited health care plan, which involves the U.S. directly sending cash to Americans for costs as they see fit. Political strategists Marc Short ...

What is pediatric home health care? If your child is recovering from medical treatment or has a chronic condition, pediatric home health care is a way to provide treatments in the comfort of your home ...

Paid home care is buckling under the surging demands of an aging population. But there are alternatives that could upgrade jobs and improve patient care. By Paula Span You’re ready to leave the ...

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Before you think about your answer, let me clarify: I’m specifically asking what self-care is—not how do you take care of yourself? It’s amazing that an entire industry has built up around ...

Self-care involves taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to stay healthy. Regular exercise, healthy eating, and stress management are important self-care ...

What is self-care and why is it important? The act of self-care, which is the action of taking care of yourself to achieve better health and well-being, can help you deal with moments of uncertainty ...

Long-term care insurance (LTC) can pay for costs not covered by health insurance or Medicare, like a home health aide, physical therapy or ongoing care in a nursing facility. Before you buy a policy, ...

Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now? By Mark Miller Samir Shah is a forecaster — but he’s an expert on ...

Comfort care and hospice care are specialized services that focus on improving the quality of life for a person with a severe or terminal illness (one that will lead to death). While these treatments ...