LONG-TERM CARE
Some Veterans Face Tremendous Health Challenges Following Service - One Leading Cause of Death is Suicide
Your News Source for
Long-Term Care
Select a Category to refine your search
LONG-TERM CARE
Some Veterans Face Tremendous Health Challenges Following Service - One Leading Cause of Death is Suicide
The men and women who serve in the armed forces risk their lives to serve. When they leave the military, they face a variety of health problems. Perhaps the saddest is the high rate of suicide.
Seniors Hitting the Road. Planning and Preparation Makes for Fun and Ensures Safety.
More Americans, including seniors, are hitting the road for adventures. With a bit of planning and preparation, a road trip—whether it's for a senior couple or a family taking along an older parent—can be both fun and safe.
How to Choose the Right High-Interest Savings Account in Canada
A high-interest savings account (HISA) can help you grow your money safely while keeping it accessible. Here’s how to choose the right account in Canada based on your goals, lifestyle, and retirement plans.
Becoming a First-Time Grandparent in Your 60s: You Feel Joy. Then You Do Math.
With Americans having children later, more people are first-time grandparents in their 60s. Here’s how to embrace the moment, protect your health, and stay involved even if chronic illness or long-term care becomes part of your story.
Find What You Need: Search by Topic
Long-Term Care
Caregiving
Long-Term Care Insurance
Finding Long Term Care
Diabetes
Parkinson's
Dementia
Arthritis
Kidney Disease
Cost
Assisted Living
Independent Living
CCRC
Nursing Home
Adult Day Care
Home Care
Rehabilitation
Memory Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Care Providers
Finding Caregivers
Informal Caregiving
News
Taxes
People
Lifestyle
Agents
Obtain LTCI
Finance
Retirement
Occupational Health
Home Healthcare
Group Home
Therapeutic Services
Mental Health
Our Top Pick This Month
How Sleep Disorders Affect Caregivers: Strategies for Support
You give so much to someone you love. When your sleep suffers, everything gets harder. Understanding how sleep disorders affect caregivers — and learning practical ways to protect your rest — can help you stay strong for yourself and the person who depends on you.
Arthur Caplan Backs Advance Directives to Refuse Spoon-Feeding in Dementia Care
A growing debate among medical ethicists centers on whether advanced directives should allow caregivers to withhold spoon-feeding in late-stage dementia. Arthur Caplan has now joined the voices in support, raising urgent questions about autonomy, consent, and elder care.
Trump’s Leg Swelling Diagnosis: White House Confirms Chronic Venous Insufficiency
President Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in older adults. While usually benign, unmanaged cases can lead to complications that affect mobility, care needs, and quality of life.
Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: What It Means for Long-Term Care and Aging Health
Legendary singer Billy Joel has canceled all tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Here’s what the condition means for older adults and how it can lead to extended care needs.
Caregiving
Caring for a Loved One With Arthritis
Millions of Americans are family caregivers. Discover strategies and resources for managing a caregiving burden for those with arthritis.
Caregiving
What To Do with Parent's Belongings After They Pass
When mom or dad dies, what happens to their stuff? Have a plan to go through your parent's belongings, so you keep valuables and memories.
Caregiving
First Aid: A Lifesaving Skill, Especially Caregivers of Older Adults
First aid is an invaluable skill that everyone should learn, particularly caregivers of older adults, who are more susceptible to emergencies like falls, strokes, and heart attacks. Knowing how to respond swiftly and effectively can be the difference between life and death.
Interested In Sharing Your Expertise?
Looking for a way to share your knowledge with a wider audience? LTC News partners with industry voices to provide information and resources related to care and aging.
The Rise of Senior Marriages: Tips to Consider Before Getting Married
Senior marriages bring unique joys and challenges as love knows no age boundaries. Navigating financial considerations, health considerations, and blending families are among the hurdles they may face.
Reignite Your Passion: How Learning After 40 Enhances Your Life
Ever thought it was too late to learn something new? It's not! Discover how lifelong learning after 40 can boost your brain health, open career doors, and enrich your life whether you’re 40 or 80.
Small Gestures, Big Impact: How Personal Touches Boost Emotional Health in Gift Giving for Older Adults
Small, personal details can lift mood, dignity, and connection for loved ones in long-term care. Here is how to personalize gift giving safely, backed by research and practical tips you can use today.