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This indoor image shows an open door in the background with a large plant barely in view. In the foreground is a young mane with dark hair and a beard and wearing a white short-sleeved shirt standing over an older man feeling his forehead. The older man is Black. He has gray hair and is lying in bed. We see his pajama-clad arm laying on top of the white sheet.

Breaking the News That a Loved One is Going on Hospice Care

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine of care...

This outdoor image shows a cloudy atmosphere. An older couple walks together on a sidewalk. The man is on the left in the photo. He has lots of gray hair,, is wearing a brown plaid sport coat, brown pants and uses a cane in his right hand. With his left hand, he holds an older woman by the hand. She,has iron gray hair and is wearing a cream knee-length coat. They are both looking down toward the ground.

Managing Finances, Insurance, and Appointments for Aging Parents Exhausting

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 80s and live nearby. I manage their finances and medications, take them to medical appointments, and until...

The background is a plain white wall. In the foreground, we see a closeup of the lower portin of an older man's face. We see his ears and white mustache. He's weraring a gray/beighe sweater and his is hands resting on top of a cane hanles held in front of him as he sites. One hand is on top of the straight cane handle and his other hand is clasped on top of it.

A Speech Pathologist Explains Common Swallowing Issues Part 1: Causes and Coping

A few months ago, a gerontologist told us her story about how she coped as a family caregiver when her father developed swallowing problems...

The view is from the top looking down on a desk. We see the arms in a person with a white medical coat. They have the bulb from a blood pressure cuff in their hand as they measure blood pressure of the patient. The patient is seen from the back. He has short dark hair and is wearing a light blue, casual long-sleeved shirt.

Caregiver Needs Help Preparing for New Doctor in Different Network

Dear Carol: Since my mother’s doctor is retiring, she’s going to try someone recommended by a friend. The challenge is not just changing doctors, which...

Indoor image shows a white wall in eh background. An older man sits on the left. he's bald with gray wire-rimmed glasses, and wears an army green shirt. He's gazing at hi arm where is sleeve is roooled up and a woman is giving him a shot. The woman has short brown hair and is wearing a white medical coat.

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Watch for Changes in Prescription Plans

Dear Readers: Get ready for the phone calls. I’m not referring to annoying political calls, but the Medicare Open Enrollment calls, mostly scams. Oh,...

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Time to Review Your Plans

Dear Readers: While we may be looking forward to (or dreading) cool weather, autumn leaves and Halloween, October also brings Medicare Open Enrollment. Medicare Open...

COVID Test Medicare Scam to Watch For

It seems that a significant number of people on Medicare are receiving COVID test kits at home which they didn’t order. These kits are...

Need Help Making Sense of Medicare? This Free Service Can Help.

Sponsored Selecting the right health insurance plan is essential for retirees as well as caregivers who are helping their loved ones. However, Medicare, the...