Once someone enters a nursing home, it isn't always easy to move out again . . .

A federal court in Indiana has ruled that a nursing home cannot honor patients' requests for caregivers based on race. . .

The settlement of a class action lawsuit in Maryland clarifies when nursing home residents do not have to contribute to the cost of their care . . .

Nursing home patients are less likely to be subjected to unwanted medical interventions or hospitalizations under a program . . .

Although your life insurance policy may pass to your heirs income tax-free, it can affect your estate tax. . .

Most seniors, given a choice, would prefer to remain at home rather than go to a nursing home. This book by a caregiving consultant explains how to provide quality care for a loved one in their own home.

A million low-income seniors have become eligible for a big assist on prescription drug expenses this year . . .

The attorneys general of 30 states have sent a letter to CMS asking it to suspend and revise its rating system for nursing homes. . .

Many seniors who are struggling in these tough economic times may not be aware that they are eligible for food stamps. . .