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Finding the right long-term care facility is a major decision. The best choice will be specific to your unique needs, preferences, and medical care requirements. Consider the following factors when searching for a nursing home...

With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.

If you are experiencing problems with your nursing home that can't be resolved within the nursing home your next step is to contact the local ombudsman assigned to the nursing home...

Consult a professional well in advance of when the loved one needs to enter a nursing home MEDICAID AND MEDICARE RULES ARE EXTREMELY COMPLEX. Additionally, various allowances and figures are updated frequently and the figures shown in this article may...

The adult children of elderly parents in many states could be held liable for their parents' nursing home bills. The children could even be subject to criminal penalties. But how often does this happen?...

Once a resident is settled in a nursing home being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, so it is important to know your rights. ...

End-of-life care decisions are never easy, but many Medicare recipients are being forced to choose between nursing home or hospice care, although neither by themselves may be ideal for a patient nearing the end of life.

Can there be a more difficult job than finding a nursing home for a parent or spouse? No one wants to live in a nursing home  ...

Reunions, graduations, birthdays, and holidays: Whatever the occasion, nursing home residents don't want to miss out on family gatherings, but may be afraid that they will lose Medicare or Medicaid coverage if they leave the nursing home...