Senior Living

Five states have enacted laws giving terminally ill patients access to experimental drugs, and 25 other states are considering similar legislation. But it's unclear whether these so-called "right-to-try" laws will help anyone other than state legislators embracing a politically popular cause. ...

When hiring a caregiver, it is important to put the contract in writing, especially if they're a relative. If you don't it can affect your Medicaid benefits. We explain the risks of failing to have a formal agreement.

As more people consider retiring abroad, questions are arising about how an overseas retirement will affect long-term care insurance benefits.

While the transition from one level of care to another in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) may be advertised as seamless, moving to a higher level of care could mean losing access to privileges and amenities you once enjoyed.

Soon borrowers will have to pass a financial assessment before they can take out a reverse mortgage.

Many nursing homes are improperly prescribing antipsychotic drugs to patients even though federal law has put restrictions on their use.

A new study by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research indicates that purchasing long-term care insurance makes financial sense for fewer individuals than was previously believed. ...

One or both parents requiring care can create serious stresses and conflicts within families. Elder mediation is available to resolve family disputes that otherwise may go unaddressed or lead to costly and traumatic litigation.

An elderly Pennsylvania husband and wife are being asked to pay their deceased adult son's medical bills under a law making family members responsible for a loved ones' unpaid bills. ...