Checklist of questions for assisted living and continuing care communities.

Most people prefer to be cared for in their home rather than a nursing home, but finding a home care provider for you or a loved one can be daunting.

The elderly are particularly vulnerable to scams or to financial abuse by family members or others in need of money.

The federal government is eliminating its most popular reverse mortgage.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) -- which offer the entire continuum of care under one roof -- are an appealing retirement housing option, but they can be very expensive.

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.

Smart phones and tablets are everywhere and their use among seniors and their caregivers is growing.

An investigative report has found that many nursing homes are mishandling resident's funds.

As a consequence of congressional gridlock, $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board spending cuts are starting to take effect. ...