Senior Living

In an effort to cut back on overuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes, the federal government is launching an investigation to help families more accurately assess the safety, quality, and transparency of these types of facilities.

The federal government has released guidance to nursing homes and long-term care facilities on practical steps they can take to help reduce the COVID-19 infection rates among residents and staff this winter.

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct.

A recent national study shows Americans aged 50 and older and their caregivers could benefit from more consumer-friendly information and guidance about long-term care services.

The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will benefit older adults on a number of fronts.

Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in institutions but want to live at home. ...

Medicaid 101

It has been a tumultuous few years. However, with the new year upon us, there are some silver linings - in particular for seniors. Here are five reasons for seniors to celebrate in 2023.

A government watchdog’s newly released report examined federal data to determine what factors were most closely associated with the longest nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks.

With lower prices for certain generic drugs, online pharmacies present an alternative to traditional pharmacies.