When Judy Drossert decided to open her own adult family home in suburban Pierce County nine years ago, she never imagined that her willingness to take in anyone, regardless of their disability, might ...

Call them adult foster homes, board and care homes, residential homes, group or adult care homes. Regardless of the moniker, these small-setting, family-like environments blend neatly into local ...

ACC Adult Home Care will host a senior citizens Valentine’s Day luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 14, at the Amherst Eagles, 1161 Milan Ave. Melva Sherwood, owner of ACC Adult Home Care, said this ...

Though modern technology and scientific breakthroughs, especially in the area of health, have lead to an increase in life expectancy, certain challenges like those of offering adequate adult care to ...

Are you thinking about buying a long-term care insurance policy? If so, you may be making a wise decision. As you age, you may need help with daily tasks - nearly 70% of Americans do at some point ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Alena is a professional writer, editor and manager with a lifelong passion for helping others live well. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a functional medicine certified health ...