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Group Calls for Federal Probe into Florida's Firing of Nursing Home Advocate
A nursing home advocacy group is calling on the federal government to investigate Florida governor Rick Scott's recent . . .
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The Virtues of Private Reverse Mortgages
Banks have been touting the advantages of "reverse" mortgages, but there is another alternative . . .
Read moreNursing Home's Relaxed Care Philosophy Does Not Exempt It From Federal Law
A Tennessee judge upholds a stiff penalty against a nursing home that allows residents to take "reasonable risks" . . .
Read moreFlorida Governor Heeds Nursing Home Industry and Fires Advocate for Elderly
Florida governor Rick Scott has abruptly fired the state's top advocate for the residents of nursing homes and . . .
Read moreTax Act Brings Changes to SSI / Medicaid Treatment of Refunds, Tax Credits
Several little-noticed provisions in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 fundamentally alter how the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid programs treat tax refunds and other tax credits, making it easier for elders and...
Read moreNew Reverse Mortgage Product Has Lower Upfront Costs
A new mortgage product is making "reverse" mortgages more affordable. . .
Read moreDementia Patient May Face Murder Charges in Death of Fellow Nursing Home Resident
Pennsylvania prosecutors have charged a 78-year-old dementia patient with assault and are weighing murder charges . . .
Read moreMedicare Recipients Can Now See Results of Home Health Agency Patient Surveys
Given the choice, most seniors who need help with care would prefer to remain at home rather than move . . . ...
Read moreHome Care Agencies Hiring Unqualified Caregivers, Study Finds
A new survey has shed light on the hiring practices of private home care agencies, and the news is not good . . . ...
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