Ted Kennedy, who can relate to the needs of senior care as he is battling a brain tumor, saved the day by flying to Washington, D.C. between chemo treatments to cast a "Yes" vote for the stalled Medicare legislation. This will prevent the 10.6 rate cut on reimbursements to medical doctors providing care to seniors on Medicare insurance....

Fidelity Investments recently released a study showing that a senior couple should expect to pay $85,000 on average, to cover long-term care insurance premiums. Caregiverlist.com called nursing homes around the country to find out their daily costs and compares these with the costs of care in the home by a Senior Home Care Agency....

Medicare reimbursement payments to doctors were cut beginning July 1st, offering another reason for doctors to leave the program. ...

It seems naps provide benefits for more than just children and seniors. More and more corporations are offering nap rooms or a break in the day to boost productivity of workers....

Recent flooding along the Mississippi River and throughout the Midwest have forced quick evacuation of homes. Having an emergency disaster plan in place makes the process a little easier for senior home owners....

We all experience some memory loss at times. Where did I leave my keys? What time was the meeting? But when Alzheimer's Disease sneaks up on someone, it is a challenge for everyone involved....

As tribute stories to newsman Tim Russert aired this week, friends shared stories about how Tim managed all the care needs for his Dad, "Big Russ" from a distance, in order to allow him to stay in the comfort of his own home....

Spouses of Veterans also qualify for the Aid & Attendance Benefit, which pays for caregiving services in the home and sometimes in a nursing home....

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter offers $20,000 award for caregiving to recognize leadership in implementing innovative and creative partnerships between community agencies and researchers....

Providing care for others comes with challenges and rewards. Sometimes it helps to share these stories with others, for both family caregivers and professional caregivers. When John, just 45-years-old, fell from his roof and broke both shoulders, he learned how difficult it is to lose some of your independence....