Robert Mauterstock, Contributor

It’s important to understand your role as a healthcare proxy. It is a very important job. This article outlines 6 steps you must take as a health care prox or agent.

This article describes the four important healthcare documents you must have to protect yourself if you become seriously ill. Links to find the appropriate forms in your state are provided in the article.

Many people are not familiar with the provisions of Medicare. They do not know what Medicare does not cover. This article describes three misconceptions people have about Medicare that can be very costly to them.

Caregivers are under increased pressure to help their families. This article describes three breakthroughs in technology that can make caregivers’ jobs easier.

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has made a huge commitment to the caregivers who support military veterans. Their program “Hidden Heroes” is designed to assist these caregivers and make resources available to them. This article details the program.

If you are the family caregiver you have a very difficult job. This article will give you some advice to help you deal with the issues you will face and make your life more manageable.