To provide for loved ones who need long-term care, too many older Americans are resorting to extreme measures, such as divorce or spending down assets to qualify for assistance. It doesn't have to be this way.

Study Reveals Mounting Work-Balance Issues

By Cynthia Ramnarace

An AARP-Caregiving Alliance report finds young boomer women, who juggle kids and careers, are feeling the biggest impact from caring for aging loved ones.

Boomer Women: Here's Help Planning Your Future Care

By AARP Education & Outreach

Women tend to live longer than men and are more likely to need care from family, community members, and health care providers. In this section, find articles, glossaries, tools, and other resources for organizing your retirement and building your long-term-care plan.

• Caregiving Study: Young Boomer Women Must Balance Work, Elder-Care Needs

Home Aid Plan: Does It Do Enough?

From 'Inside E Street'

In this video, two congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle present their views on a reform initiative to help people remain independent as they age.

• Watch the Full 'Inside E Street' Program: Health Reform Over 50

Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance?

By Jonathan Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan Pond advises first evaluating your health and finances. Here's what to look at, and how to plan accordingly.

The New, Male Face of Caregiving

By Cathie Gandel

Male caretakers face many similar challenges as their female counterparts, including depression, stress, exhaustion, and little personal time. However, experts say men's response differs.

Where Will You Be Cared For?

By Trish Nicholson

AARP report: Americans prefer in-home care, but Medicaid dollars go to nursing homes.

The Price of Care

Trying to decide how to best care for your loved ones? Use this tool to calculate long-term care costs in your state.

Pursuing Peace of Mind

By Barbara Basler

Boomers looking to care for their parents are learning hard lessons early: Long-term care is expensive—and only those who are virtually impoverished qualify for government aid.

Guided Care

From Prime Time Radio

In this AARP Radio piece, Dr. Chad Boult explains why one health professional should guide all aspects of care, uniting the patient, family, and doctors.

Nursing Homes, Undercover

By Barry Corbet

We think nursing homes are just for older people, but that's not always true.

Palliative Care: The Comfort Connection

By Joanne Kenen

Dr. Diane Meier is quietly leading a revolution to treat patients and their families as living, feeling individuals. Why is that so shocking?