Senior Living
Detecting and Dealing With Elder Financial Abuse
Older people are vulnerable to financial abuse. Understanding the threat of financial exploitation seniors face can help them avoid people who want to steal their money, identity, government benefits, or possessions.
Read moreChecklist: Hiring a Home Care Provider
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.
Read moreThe Rights of Nursing Home Residents
While residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability that put the person in the facility in the first place often results in a loss of dignity and...
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Choosing and Evaluating a Nursing Home
Can there be a more difficult job than finding a nursing home for a parent or spouse? No one wants to live in a nursing home. ...
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Checklist: Choosing an Assisted Living or Continuing Care Facility
Nursing Home Ratings and More: Selecting the Right Facility
As the quality and offerings of nursing homes vary, choosing the most suitable facility for your situation is crucial. Finding a facility that best fits your needs may require research to determine the right options.
Read moreRetirement Home Worker's Refusal to Administer CPR to Save Resident Sparks Debate
The refusal of a retirement home employee to administer CPR to a dying resident has gained international attention and sparked debate about both the legal responsibilities of independent living facilities and the efficacy of CPR itself. ...
Read moreWhat the Sequester's Cuts Will Mean for Seniors
As a consequence of congressional gridlock, $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board spending cuts are starting to take effect. ...
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