In Brief

Elder Emergencies

Emergency departments (EDs) are no longer one-size-fits-all. Many find value in modifying to meet older adults’ broader challenges. This shift…

2 weeks ago

Legal Updates

New Aging & Caregiving Laws   Anti-Discrimination for Caregivers Effective January 1, 2025 An amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act…

2 weeks ago

The Cost of Care

Fact checked by Shannon Sparks   As you plan for aging, make sure to budget for potential caregiving needs. You…

2 weeks ago

Social Security Income Changes

In January, the 68 million Americans who receive social security payments will notice a change in the amount they receive each…

2 weeks ago

If Your Loved One Wanders, Don’t Wait to Dial 911

Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro   Has a loud and sudden alert from your phone, announcing an Amber Alert, ever surprised…

7 months ago

Legal Updates

New Aging and Caregiving Laws Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Nurse Staffing Standards New patient care standards in Medicare- and Medicaid-rated…

7 months ago

Alzheimer’s Poetry Project

Fact checked by Derick Wilder   Chicago poet Gary Glazner founded the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project in 2003 to give people with…

7 months ago

How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?

Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s…

1 year ago

How to Report Medicare Fraud

When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it…

1 year ago

Smart Seating

People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure…

2 years ago

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