The beginning of a new year is always a great time to wipe the slate clean and take a fresh look at your health. As a national partner with the American Heart Association, we realize the importance of taking care of your heart and want to make sure you know the key factors that can improve your heart health.

As you can imagine, the volume of traveling done during the holidays adds to the increased risk of catching a cold and being exposed to other potential illnesses. If you're planning to travel by plane, use this checklist to help you stay well in flight.

Recent research shows that dance may benefit older adults in more ways than one – improving coordination, keeping memory sharp, providing exercise and creating social bonds. If you or a loved one is looking to delay aging effects on your brain and body, consider reading through these benefits at length.

When you are caring for a loved one with dementia on your own, the days can become physically and emotionally draining.  Try these ten ways to spend time with your loved one to help improve quality of life for you both - easing some of your burden, easing their anxiety and encouraging engagement. 

If you’re caring for an aging loved one, your schedule may be even more hectic during the holiday season as you juggle work, plan for gatherings and continue the valuable support you provide. These gift ideas may help you determine what to give to your aging loved one.

When a person is nearing the end of their journey with a disease or chronic condition, it can be difficult for both their professional care team and their loved ones to discuss options and decide the best route for care. However, most families who choose hospice care say that they wish they had started receiving the benefits sooner. Here are explanations about seven ways hospice care is misunderstood to help you make the best decision for your loved one.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be stressful and you may have a lot of questions. It’s important to arm yourself with resources and know how to communicate with your loved one’s physician. Learn one physician's perspective on how families and physicians can work well together.

As the season for cold and flu approaches, here are a few helpful tips to help you take control of your health now or treat symptoms if you are already experiencing them.

Parkinson’s disease can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life, but new research shows that singing can be rehabilitative in more ways than one. Learn all the benefits of singing for the treatment of this disease.

Insurance can be complicated – but knowing which home care services Medicare covers doesn’t have to be. Read more about the home care services covered by Medicare to learn if your needs will be met during open enrollment.