Washington Bureau

The cost of long-term health care services is rising faster than the inflation rate according to a new report. Increasing demand for care and higher labor costs will place more financial burden on American families.

When most people think of Alzheimer's, they usually think about long-term care. However, it is now the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Before people die, they need long-term health care services.

Some people in nursing home facilities could be cared for at home. A recent study in Canada shows as many as 1 in 9 could be at home.

Growing industry trend to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers and virus variants start to take hold in the U.S. and worldwide.

A proposal in Congress would allow you to use, penalty-free, funds from qualified accounts to pay for Long-Term Care Insurance making it easier to purchase LTC Insurance at younger ages.

Life expectancy has taken a step backward in the U.S. because of the virus crisis. Yet, the risk of ongoing chronic illness and aging is still financially devastating for families.

Taking one pill might slow the body's degeneration and have other health benefits. If successful, this could improve the quality of life for older people worldwide.

Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been the center of the virus crisis. Yet, there are still large numbers of staffers not vaccinated.

One of the top reasons people require long-term care is Alzheimer's and related dementia. FDA's approval of a new drug could show promise.

Vaccination rates for long-term care facility staff are still a concern nationwide as some people still refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.

President Biden calls for an increase in Alzheimer's research funding to help find a cure or treatment for the disease. Even with treatment, long-term care costs will continue to affect many American families.

More people require long-term health care as the country gets older. Often families are unprepared, placing the responsibility of caregiving on adult children. 53 million unpaid caregivers now provide care.

The U.S. Senate's special committee on aging is focusing its attention on the growing problem of Alzheimer's and other dementia and the impact on American families and finances.

Polls show more people than ever understand the risks long-term health care has on family and finances. Fewer understand available and affordable options to protect savings and reduce family stress.

Millions of Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia creating financial and emotional stress for many families. Research may lead to treatment or even a cure some day in the future.

The federal government rules require long-term care facilities to report vaccination rates for both staff and residents. Information will help maintain safety in America’s LTC facilities.

In one of those "duh" moments, research shows that private rooms would have reduced COVID-19 infections and deaths in long-term care facilities. It underscores the need to have a plan that will help you stay at home when you need care in the future.

Operation Warp Speed started a massive nationwide program to vaccinate residents and staff at the nation's long-term care facilities. Deaths have dropped dramatically as a result.

As more family members must juggle the needs of older parents and their children, new legislation will expand the Family Leave Act to make it easier for all types of family caregivers.