Nobody can function in any role 24/7 without a break. Yet, that's what some family caregivers do. Taking time away from the immense responsibility of caring for a loved one can seem like a ...

Five years ago, Judy and Jack Rothman, who live in Los Angeles, realized they needed to bring in a professional caregiver. Jack, now 97, had serious health issues that Judy, now 92, struggled to ...

Homeonwernship, while very rewarding, does come with a lot of standard maintenance that can become a headache. Especially if your work life keeps you busy, your kids have a lot of activities and you ...

When my father, now 91, was no longer able to fully care for himself, his emerging needs unfolded slowly. At first, we noticed unpaid bills began to stack up, which my younger brother and I took over ...

Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

If your parents or an older relative needs in-home care, and you're worried about the cost, that's understandable. There's no sugarcoating it: Senior home health and personal care can be expensive.

Many aging adults would prefer to age in place and stay home longer rather than move to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Most people recognize, though, that living at home alone can be ...