Senior Living

Many retirees meet the requirements for federal and state benefits programs, yet do not know they are eligible and miss opportunities to receive assistance.

If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care.

Nursing home evictions, or involuntary discharges or transfers, disrupt the lives of residents, leading to homelessness, separation from familial support systems, and loss of care. As federal law covers all federally funded nursing home residents, nursing home evictions are legal...

Medigap premiums for plans from insurance companies offering the same benefits vary widely, so it pays to be a smart shopper.

As part of an effort seeking to improve the health and safety of nursing home residents nationwide, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released updated guidance for state agencies.

If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death.

An advisory issued in June warns people against using a series of adult portable bed rail models after at least three people were entangled in them and died of asphyxia.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing facilities to close, but some states have been hit harder than others. ...

Leaving a nursing home to return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won't work for everyone.