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Life insurance is a vital financial tool, especially as we grow older and consider the financial well-being of our loved ones. Here are some of the best life insurance companies to consider! 

Elderly life insurance is designed to provide financial protection for seniors and their families. Here’s a look at the different types, the benefits it has to offer, and how to choose the right policy! 

Memory care facilities are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals dealing with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other related conditions. Finding the right one for your loved one simply requires a bit of research. Here are a few tips to help!

More than 80% of U.S. nursing homes reported staffing shortages in early 2023. SciLine interviewed Dr. Jasmine Travers, a gerontological nurse practitioner and assistant professor of nursing at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, and asked her how the shortage affects health care for nursing home residents, if nursing homes in poorer neighborhoods […]

A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later, that it’s “just normal aging.” Until finally, the penny drops: “It’s Alzheimer’s. There is no cure.” Scenarios like this one are too common. Dementia remains largely underdetected, even in high-income countries […]

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting. Within the blood […]

Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health […]

A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus — also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A — has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why […]