Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

No matter how great a caregiver you are for someone with Alzheimer's, eventually you’re going to need a break. Sometimes, a nearby family member or friend can step in while you run errands or get some ...

Respite care is a special name for a short-term break for caregivers. When you look after someone who’s sick or disabled, it’s a 24-hour job. You need a break from time to time to look after your own ...

Are you thinking about buying a long-term care insurance policy? If so, you may be making a wise decision. As you age, you may need help with daily tasks - nearly 70% of Americans do at some point ...

Original Medicare does not typically cover adult day care. Medicare Advantage plans usually have additional benefits that may include adult day care services. Adult day care services are available in ...

Call them adult foster homes, board and care homes, residential homes, group or adult care homes. Regardless of the moniker, these small-setting, family-like environments blend neatly into local ...

This new program from Norton Hospital aims to bridge the gap between pediatric and adult care for those with ...