Elaine K. Howley

1 day ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Aviva Patz |Michael Tehrani

Key Takeaways Assisted living can help older adults live longer and healthier lives by offering support for activities for daily living and opportunities for social engagement. Moving is often stressful, but planning ahead can help ease some of that tension. Start packing early, bring only what will fit in the new space and aim to make it as familiar as possible so it feels homey.

2 days ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Aviva Patz

Why Trust U.S. NewsHow we rate OTC Medicines and Health Products1100+products evaluated357pharmacists surveyed134dermatologists surveyedSee our full methodologySee our full methodologyKey Takeaways Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A that can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin firmness. Retinol is available as both a cream and a serum, but retinol creams may be better for sensitive skin. When using a retinol product, start slowly, as it can cause irritation, redness and flaking.

3 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Lisa Esposito |Aviva Patz

Key Takeaways Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior living because they provide round-the-clock nursing care for people with severe or chronic medical conditions who cannot live on their own. The national median monthly cost for a private nursing home is more than $10,500 but can reach as high as $30,000 per month or go as low as $5,000 per month.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Toby Amidor |Gretel Schueller |Elaine K. Howley |Vanessa Caceres

Key Takeaways While continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is helpful for people with diabetes, its use by people without diabetes to "micromanage" blood sugar levels is not widely recommended by experts and may have unintended consequences. Some potential pros for micromanaging blood sugar in people who don't have diabetes include identifying someone with diabetes or prediabetes who might otherwise go undetected for a while.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Elaine Hinzey

Key Takeaways Low-income senior living aims to keep seniors with limited assets and income housed and safe. Costs can vary widely depending on the location, the size of the unit, additional services offered and other local conditions. Federal and community-based programs, plus a variety of nonprofit organizations, can help seniors and their families cover senior care costs.