African-Americans are four times as likely as white Americans to reside in understaffed nursing homes that provide ...

Family caregivers of patients with dementia report high levels of psychiatric and physical symptoms. It might be as...

This clearly written pocket guide is a valuable resource for those trying to decide whether to purchase long-term care coverage or how to design a policy.

The benefits of Web cam surveillance in nursing homes far outweigh privacy concerns, according to a recent article ...

Ever wonder what happens inside a nursing home? In this book, a nursing home aide shares his unique perspective on life in a long-term...

Becoming a widow at any age is one of the most difficult crises any woman has to face. This book provides a guide to achieving emotional and financial well-being after the loss of a husband.

To make remaining at home a realistic option for as many elderly as possible, pioneering "aging in place" organizations are starting to spring up...

In a case being closely watched by baby boomers throughout the country caring for aging parents, a Pennsylvania nurse has been charged with helping her 93-year-old father commit suicide.

Choosing a nursing home for a family member can be one of the most difficult decisions anyone ever has to make.