Editorial Policy

Governing Principles

1. Accuracy — Content is based on published research, clinical guidelines, and official government sources. Claims are sourced and dated.
2. Source Transparency — Sources are identified within content and the site's source standards are documented here.
3. Content Freshness — All content carries a last-reviewed date. High-change content areas (technology, Medicare coverage, fall statistics) are reviewed on a regular schedule.
4. Educational Boundary — Content is educational information, not clinical, legal, or financial advice. Readers are directed to licensed professionals for individual decisions.
5. Product Neutrality — No specific products, brands, or local providers are named, linked to, or endorsed. There are no affiliate relationships or sponsored content agreements.

Source Citation Standards

CareWise Guide relies on the following authoritative sources:

• CDC STEADI(Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) — for fall prevention statistics, frameworks, and checklists
• National Institute on Aging (NIA) — for aging, dementia, and caregiving health information
• Alzheimer's Association — for dementia-specific caregiving guidance and staging information
• AARP — for caregiver statistics, glossary standards, and technology guidance
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / Medicare.gov — for Medicare and insurance coverage information; coverage claims are dated and linked to official CMS resources
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) — for CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) certification information

Sources are cited within content pages. When statistics or coverage rules are included, the publication year or review date is noted.

Content Review Cycle

All content pages display a last-reviewed date in the page header. This date reflects the most recent editorial review of the page for factual accuracy and source currency.

• Monitoring Technology content is reviewed at least annually, and more frequently when major device category changes occur. Technology categories and Medicare/insurance coverage rules change rapidly.
• FAQ content on Medicare coverage, device specifications, and clinical guidance is reviewed quarterly or when authoritative source updates are published.
• Fall prevention content is reviewed in alignment with CDC STEADI update cycles.
• Dementia and memory care content is reviewed as Alzheimer's Association clinical guidance and NIA research evolves.
• Home modification cost data is reviewed annually; cost ranges are dated within content.
• Glossary entries are reviewed when related guide content is updated.

Readers who identify content that appears outdated are encouraged to use the feedback form on each page or contact us directly.

Educational, Not Prescriptive

CareWise Guide provides educational information to help caregivers and older adults understand their situation, evaluate options, and have informed conversations with licensed professionals. It does not provide:

• Clinical diagnosis or medical advice
• Medication recommendations (including medication interactions or dosing guidance)
• Legal advice (including power of attorney, guardianship, or estate planning guidance)
• Financial advice (including Medicaid planning or benefit eligibility determinations)
• Individual device or technology prescriptions (readers are directed to occupational therapists and primary care providers for individual assessment)

Content may describe general clinical concepts, explain how conditions or medications work, or present frameworks used by healthcare professionals — always in the context of helping readers understand and communicate, not as a substitute for professional assessment.

When content touches clinical boundaries, it includes a professional referral note directing readers to the appropriate licensed professional for individual decisions.

Questions About This Policy

For questions about this editorial policy or to report a content concern, contact us. For general information about the site's mission and scope, see the About page.