2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1586+ words) 2025 IN REVIEW: Did DOGE cuts remake the DC-area's economy for good? December 22, 2025, 12:09 PM Do long-term care (LTC) insurance policies cover medical and non-medical in-home care? Yes, they do. But make sure you read the actual fine print. Not every long-term…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1770+ words) October 27, 2025, 8:00 PM For Laurie Craigen, the realities of senior medical costs hit hard when her grandmother needed hospice care. "It was a stressful time for the family because we were trying to figure out how to keep her comfortable and…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) October 14, 2025, 6:04 AM Deciding where to live later in life isn't an easy task. Many seniors prefer to stay in their own homes but may need help managing medical issues or day-to-day tasks. Others might move in with their adult children…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1694+ words) BREAKING: Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza October 13, 2025, 10:42 AM Are you prepared for the possibility of needing long-term care in the future? This may include care in a nursing home, an assisted living…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1701+ words) August 28, 2025, 5:47 PM Here's a hypothetical but not atypical situation: Walter is an 83-year-old male who enjoys his time in an assisted living community. The staff help him manage his medications, aid him in getting into his wheelchair in the morning,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1468+ words) August 5, 2025, 8:00 PM One of the best gifts you can offer your aging loved one is a plan that both honors their independence and anticipates the support they may need. Senior care options aren't one-size-fits-all, and you don't want to be…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1313+ words) August 3, 2025, 8:00 PM For millions of older adults, Medicaid is the financial lifeline that makes nursing home care possible. As the largest single payer of long-term care in the United States, Medicaid covers the costs for more than 60% of the over…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (935+ words) July 17, 2025, 8:00 PM Moving to a new senior living community can be daunting. It's a significant life change that can stir up anxiety, even if you know that it will ultimately ease loneliness. Henry Avila "Tom" Sawyer knows the shifting tides…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1322+ words) July 11, 2025, 4:23 PM The aging baby boomer generation significantly impacts the need for long-term care options. Of the approximately 61 million Americans who are 65 years or older, more than one million of them live in assisted living facilities, according to the American…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1340+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: I-95 northbound near US-1/Spotsylvania (#126); one lane gets by TRAFFIC ALERT: Outer Loop closed in Montgomery County due to crash; traffic diverts to Old Georgetown July 8, 2025, 8:00 PM Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program for low-income…...