A federal appeals court has said the federal government may force West Virginia'”and by extension other states--to recover from the estates of deceased nursing home residents whose care was paid for by Medicaid.

The federal government has begun issuing statistics on the quality of care in nursing homes, beginning with data on facilities in six states. More . . .

In an effort to reduce Medicaid spending, cash-strapped states are beginning to cut back on long-term care services for the elderly and disabled, or...

The U.S. Administration on Aging has posted a page of helpful links on long-term care insurance.

The anxiety and desperation one feels when faced with a spouse's aging or illness can be overwhelming.

A Florida jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and $17 million in punitive damages because of a corporate policy resulting in substandard care.

Where's the budget surplus going? Not to helping people stay at home...

After expanding rapidly over the past several years, the industry that provides "upscale" facilities for seniors who need care may be in need of assistance itself.

The cost of Medicare for beneficiaries will rise slightly in 2001, but not nearly as much as had been feared.