Elder Care

A home health aide is a trained caregiver who provides personal care assistance and basic health-related services to people who […]

The long term care ombudsman is an advocate for the rights and wellbeing of residents of nursing homes, assisted living

A continuing care retirement community — commonly called a CCRC or life plan community — is a type of senior

A POLST form — which stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment — is a medical order form that documents

The Eldercare Locator is a free nationwide service funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects older adults, people

The Area Agency on Aging — commonly called AAA — is a local organization funded by the federal government to

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can occur when a person dedicates significant time

Memory care is a specialized type of long term care designed specifically for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other

Adult Protective Services — commonly called APS — is a government agency that investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Respite care is temporary relief provided to family caregivers who are caring for an older adult, a person with a