Cataract Surgery May Add Years to Your Life

How Seniors Can Prepare for Surgery and Heal Faster

Helping seniors prepare for surgery improves and speeds up their recovery. Get suggestions for what to do before, during, and after a major surgery.

Surgeons should tell patients of double-booked surgeries, new guidelines say

The world’s largest surgeons’ organization says a “patient needs to be informed” when a doctor runs more than one operating room at the same time.

Alzheimer's After Surgery — Was It the Anesthesia?

"After my mother's surgery, she did not seem the same mentally. Have you ever heard of anesthesia causing or triggering Alzheimer's?"

Benefits of In-Home Post-Surgery Care

When surgery or treatment is required for your loved one, there is a lot to think about. Not only do you have to prepare for the procedure but also consider who will take care of Mom or Dad at home. They probably won't be able to take care of themselves. Having help is crucial to their safety and recovery. Many

When insurers don't pay for surgery

There are many reasons insurers deny payment for medical bills, even for procedures approved ahead of time. Here's what you can do.

Who will help you after your surgery?

Many people think of home care services as something that just benefits aging adults. While it is true that home...

Quality measurement lags in the outpatient surgery arena

With just four measures that ambulatory surgery centers are currently required to report on, the industry and patient groups are pushing for more.

3 reasons why homecare is a good option for your loved ones

Not long ago, when an older adult needed additional time to recover from surgery, the only options available were relying on the care provided by family members or spending time

People who live in nursing homes are more likely to die after this surgery

Seniors want to know their options and possible outcomes before surgery

Older patients often have different priorities than younger ones. More than longevity, in many cases, they value their ability to live independently and spend quality time with loved ones.

What it takes to get patients 65 and older through surgery

Delirium and other potential pitfalls occur more often with older adults than others after surgery.

Check your zip code: Where you live can determine how long you live

Did you know your zip code can determine your life expectancy?

How 'do not resuscitate orders' affect life insurance benefits

How to add a master health plan to your PEO's menu of services

Accessing health benefits through a PEO gives employers a simple turnkey solution.

Ten Tips for Talking to Your Aging Parents

Provided by the experts at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Sitting down with your aging parents to discuss legal, financial, and long-term care issues can be difficult. It is hard to face the fact…

How Clinical Trials From Home Can Increase Access to Life-Changing Treatments

Historically, older adults have been largely absent from drug research

Should patients be able to record their surgeries?

Patients across the country are seeking to push "record" in doctors' offices and operating rooms to document instructions and also catch malpractice.

What Do Elderly Patients Need at the Hospital?

Is your elderly mom or dad getting surgery that requires them to stay in the hospital for a few days? As their family caregiver, you need to help them pack an overnight bag that will allow them to enjoy the items that make them comfortable and calm. While hospitals do provide the most basic items fo

How to live with a chronic illness without it ruining your life

Living with chronic illness means embracing change and living life responsibly, healthfully, and thoughtfully