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Thousands of people mistakenly think that if they have insurance, they can wait to sign up for Medicare Part B. Generally, insurance other than that provided by a current employer will not exempt them from Medicare’s strict enrollment requirements.
People caring for someone at home often have zero training. Many learn on the fly, and some states are passing laws to make sure caregivers get at least basic instruction in home care.
Some health problems that senior citizens blame on “growing old” are actually signs of a more serious issue that can be treated.
Marijuana use is increasingly popular among older Americans, a new study shows.
Seniors who feel they’re being rushed out of the hospital can file an appeal to halt the process but they need to act fast.
As numbers of vulnerable seniors without relatives rise, groups call for new efforts to navigate declines in physical and mental health.
Education and better heart health may deserve credit.
Caregivers often pay some housing, medical, transportation and other living expenses for those they help, an AARP survey finds.
Older adults who hope to spend the end of their lives at home need to take key steps to make that possible.
A government watchdog report finds widespread fraud — in some cases involving patients’ severe neglect and death — in a Medicaid program that sends non-medical assistants to elderly and disabled peoples’ homes.
Some insurers have been allowed to move customers on the health law's marketplaces into their Medicare Advantage plans when they become eligible for Medicare, but seniors complain they didn’t always know it was happening.
Enrolling in Medicare is confusing and mind-boggling if you don’t act at the right time and avoid costly mistakes.
Ending pain and suffering has helped several states pass “right-to-die” laws, but dying patients are more concerned about controlling how they die and dying with dignity.
Traditional Medicare does not cover most dental needs and the private Medicare Advantage plans often have limited coverage, leaving most seniors struggling to pay for dental care out of pocket.
A $15 minimum wage will almost double what many home care workers are paid but won’t solve other problems.
Many aging gays and lesbians who have lived openly for decades are finding that the world of assisted living and nursing homes can be decidedly less accommodating.
The government is sending emails and letters to some seniors to warn them that if they are eligible for Medicare and stay on the health law's exchange, they will have to repay any subsidies they receive and if they miss their Medicare enrollment opportunity, they will face a life-long penalty.
New research shows that senior citizens who walk or exercise regularly see tremendous benefits in their health and well-being.
Treatment-resistant depression, particularly common among seniors, can raise the risk of suicide and lead to a loss of independence.
Playing with dolls is good therapy for some elderly people with dementia. They may think the dolls are real babies, but does it matter?
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