Full-time caregiving is an around-the-clock job, but respite care can give live-in caregivers a short-term break. Caregivers are often managing caring for a loved one with work, other family responsibilities, their own health, home upkeep, and more.

Mass General Brigham is trying an artificial intelligence solution with its primary care. WBUR's Martha Bebinger says some patients are happy while doctors say it's a Band-Aid.

Hospice care is a multilevel end-of-life care system that aims to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for someone with a terminal illness. There are four levels of hospice care, each focusing on the specific needs of the person receiving care.

Memory care refers to programs and residential facilities that can assist loved ones living with dementia. If a loved one is experiencing memory issues and you’re concerned for their well-being, it may be time to consider a memory care program.

If the oxygen masks come down when you’re on an airplane, you’re supposed to put on your own before assisting somebody else. If you pass out, you can’t help anyone — in fact, you’ll be in need of aid, yourself. This same concept also applies down ...

Hospice care teams provide people with comfortable care if they have a life-limiting illness. If a disease has no cure, hospice care becomes a care option. When people face the end of their lives, the shift from healing treatments can be challenging and ...

Staying healthy is more than just going to the doctor when you’re sick. It’s about having a health care team that not only addresses your concerns and illnesses but also takes a proactive approach to help you stay healthy. A primary care physician ...

Few factors bear as heavily on the well-being of any state’s citizens as their overall health. In evaluating the best states for health care – one of eight categories driving the overall Best States rankings – U.S. News examined metrics reflecting ...

A growing number of Americans are delaying important medical care because of the high cost of treatment, a new survey shows. In 2022, 38% of Americans said they or a family member skipped or delayed medical care, amid the highest rate of inflation in more ...

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Discover how dependent care benefits can offer tax advantages and flexible spending options for caregiving employees. Learn about FSAs, tax credits, and paid leave.