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I've been in a nursing home for eight months and was told in writing that I have 30 days to leave. How can I file a complaint or appeal?...

I am on disability. I have Medicaid and Medicare. My brother won a lawsuit. He wants to pay my house off ($123,000 dollars). Will this affect my Medicaid and Medicare?...

Across the country, libraries are working to expand support, inclusion, and resources for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

To stay eligible for Medicaid, most adult Medicaid enrollees who are between the ages of 19 and 64 and who do not meet work requirement exemptions will need to document that they meet a minimum of 80 hours per month...

Effective legal and financial planning for seniors with active lifestyles requires more than a traditional estate plan. Specialized documents can better address the risks of injury, temporary incapacity, and logistical issues that may arise during short-term disruptions while away from...

Even a well-drafted trust can fail to work the way the grantor intended. Laws change, family circumstances evolve, assets move in and out of the trust, and trustees make mistakes. The good news is that "irrevocable" does not always mean untouchable.

Trained volunteers play a crucial role in the program, working under and alongside paid staff to visit facilities and investigate and resolve complaints, protecting the health, safety, welfare, and rights of nursing home residents and others relying on long-term care.

Today, financial exploitation happens quietly – and digitally. Instead of stolen checks or forged signatures, abuse may involve compromised passwords, unauthorized online account access, or highly convincing phone calls or emails designed to pressure an older adult into sending money.

Older adults often face unique challenges that make oral health care especially important.