Home Care

By Doug Peck One of the hardest things to see is a senior being bullied and yet I see instances of it, to varying degrees,...

By Mary Demakes The body becomes more susceptible to disease and cancer as we age. This is a factor we cannot change. However, preventative measures...

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - If you want the protection of buying long-term care insurance, it helps if you have a lot of money....

By Jeannette Sheehan Caregiving is a balancing act. In an age where many of us are burning the candle at both ends, we often prioritize...

By Angela Rocheleau The holidays are generally a time for families to gather from near and far. Most often these gatherings bring about happy times...

By Angela Rocheleau We often write about caregiving since this is one area we just can’t say enough about. There are so many families struggling...

By Kathy Savage Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...

Working in the home care industry, I have noticed that many families have a lot of difficulty finding the right home care agency for their loved ones.

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes  My 13-year-old son suggested I write an article about cleanliness.  I wonder if it was an...

State policymakers are once again trying to change the health care system to save money, produce better health outcomes, and increase the consumers’ satisfaction with their care. If the subject of long-term services and supports (LTSS) ever comes up, it is usually in the context of the larger health care system.