Senior Living

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.

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.

A new report ranks states on the quality and accessibility of their long-term care services and concludes there is a lot of room for improvement.

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

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.

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