Apr 09 Watch 10:22 The hidden risks of suicide and depression for seniors living in long-term care By Cat Wise, Frank Carlson, Leah Nagy By 2030, 20 percent of Americans will be senior citizens. Many will eventually enter long-term care, a move that presents tough choices and challenges for seniors and their families -- including risks of depression and suicide. In partnership with Kaiser… Continue watching
Mar 13 How can I get more help for an ailing, older parent? By Philip Moeller Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage. Continue reading
Jan 23 Twitter Chat: Helping millennials step into the role of family caregiver By Zoe Rohrich How can younger Americans balance the stress and responsibility of providing care for loved ones? The PBS NewsHour will explore that and more in our next edition of #NewsHourChats on Twitter Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Jan 16 Why more millennials are becoming caregivers By Zoe Rohrich More young Americans are becoming caregivers to elderly or disabled family members, according to a recent study. Continue reading
Nov 02 Maine might fund senior home care. How do most Americans pay? By Zoe Rohrich Sixty-three percent of people over the age of 65 are likely to need some type of home care, but most Americans are not prepared to pay for it. Continue reading
Jul 25 Help! Constant care for my mom has created financial turmoil By Philip Moeller This problem perfectly explains why new Medicare rules to allow coverage of non-medical expenses are so important. Continue reading
Jul 15 Are adult foster homes a good long-term care option? By Liz Seegert, Next Avenue Adult foster homes offer a less expensive, more home-like atmosphere for aging adults than larger facilities. But there are no national guidelines for this type of residential housing. Continue reading
Jul 12 What happens to your Social Security payments when one spouse dies By Philip Moeller When Social Security was created, family benefits did not drop off sharply when one spouse died because few women were in the workforce. But with the first baby boomers now age 72, the volume of very difficult survivor situations will… Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 4:03 Meet a robot offering care and companionship to seniors By Teresa Carey In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a Northern Virginia startup is using new technology and a sense of humor to care for the elderly. The NewsHour’s Teresa Carey reports. Continue watching
May 15 Young adults feel stress of long-term care, poll finds By Emily Swanson, Associated Press Most young adults haven't given much thought to their own needs as they get older, but a significant number are already providing long-term care for older loved ones, according to a new poll. Continue reading