Caregiving

Does Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare Part A and Medicare Advantage may cover respite care as part of hospice care coverage. A person will usually need to pay 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for respite care.Respite care al...

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Who qualifies as a caregiver under Medicare rules?

Under Medicare rules, caregivers are qualified healthcare professionals such as nurses or therapists. Medicare does not pay for care from family members, friends, or privately hired home health aid...

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How to disinfect house after flu: Tips and more

When to start Disinfecting tipsFlu prevention tipsSummaryTips for disinfecting the house after having flu or other viruses include wearing gloves, opening windows, and wiping down hard surfaces wit...

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End stage hepatitis C symptoms: Treatment, palliative care, and more

End stage hepatitis C occurs when the infection has progressed to such a degree that it has damaged the liver irreversibly. Symptoms at this stage may include jaundice and abdominal swelling. Hepat...

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Alzheimer's care plan: Definition, tips, and more

ConsiderationsActivitiesCommunicationMedicationsWorking with doctorsSummaryA care plan can help a caregiver more easily manage their caregiving responsibilities and their personal life. It can also...

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Alzheimer's caregiver support: Finding help, self-care, and more

Caregiving helpSelf-careStressSupportFAQSummaryCaregivers are an important part of the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. However, caregivers need support as well. There are various ways a c...

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My 85-year-old dad lives alone and has had cognitive changes. We're trying to help without sacrificing his independence.

The author (not pictured) and her sisters are navigating how to help their dad through memory loss.Oliver Rossi/Getty ImagesMy dad is 85 and still lives alone. He's started to have some cognitive c...

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Head of Household Filing Status: A Comprehensive Guide

The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Affiliate links for the products on this p...

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You Are Drinking the Wrong Eggnog

For centuries, eggnog has been a part of America’s Christmas festivities. George Washington was rumored to have his own recipe, and the concoction was the catalyst of a riot at West Point in the we...

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Congress' age debate reignites over member living in retirement home - Axios

Congress' age debate reignites over member living in retirement home AxiosGOP rep who hasn't voted in months living in retirement facility: source Fox NewsMissing Rep’s Whereabouts Revealed After...

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Texas US Rep. Kay Granger in senior living facility: reports - NewsNation Now

Texas US Rep. Kay Granger in senior living facility: reports NewsNation NowGOP rep who hasn't voted in months living in retirement facility: source Fox NewsCongress' age debate reignites over mem...

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Invest in your social life like it's a 401(k): Older Americans share how loneliness and money are connected in retirement

Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez.BIMore than 3,300 older Americans have shared their financial and other regrets with Business Insider.Some older adults said tight budgets and a lack of savings ...

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House Member in Assisted Living Draws Fresh Scrutiny to an Aging Congress - The New York Times

House Member in Assisted Living Draws Fresh Scrutiny to an Aging Congress The New York TimesRetiring Rep. Kay Granger experiencing ‘dementia issues,’ per family The Dallas Morning NewsAmerican Po...

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Texas congresswoman who last voted in July found in assisted-living facility - KOMO News

Texas congresswoman who last voted in July found in assisted-living facility KOMO NewsKay Granger’s Senior Living Revelation Draws Fresh Scrutiny to Aging Congress The New York TimesNorth Texas R...

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Elderly Women in Japan Are Choosing Prison Over Loneliness

Japan’s population, like much of the modern world, is aging and not producing enough babies to replace all the people entering their twilight years. These older years, which we typically associate ...

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Your Samsung Galaxy Ring might be the key to a smarter home thanks to SmartThings' connected device roadmap

Of all the exciting things I saw at CES 2025, one development stands head and shoulders above the rest; Samsung’s plans for the AI home of the future, and how the ...

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Getting Ready for Tax Season: A Guide for Seniors & Caregivers

Tax season is right around the corner, and for seniors and caregivers, it’s an opportunity to ease the financial burden by taking advantage of tax benefits specifically designed for your unique cir...

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Survey Finds 1 in 4 Senior Housing Caregivers Experience Food Insecurity

Around one in four caregivers have experienced some form of food insecurity over the past year, according to a newly updated report from Kare, a digital workforce marketplace for post-acute and sen...

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Garth Hudson, founder member of the Band and Bob Dylan collaborator, dies aged 87

Hudson was the last remaining member of the folk-rock group, releasing 10 studio albums with them and touring with Dylan in his newfound electric periodGarth Hudson, the last remaining founder memb...

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Why Friends Matter in Business and in Your Life

As I grow older, I have realized one thing for my business and professional life- Friends matter. For men, making and keeping friends at the later part of your career and life is more difficult for...

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3 signs your aging loved one may be ready for assisted living

As Mom and Dad grow older, the big question might be looming in the background: When is the right time to provide living support?Dr. Macie P. Smith, a licensed social worker and gerontologist based...

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