Senior Living

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

In an apparent violation of federal law, states are increasingly using nursing homes to house mentally ill . . .

Assisted living facility residents on Medicaid are at risk of eviction if they leave the facility, even for a temporary hospitalization . . .

A journalist who covers retirement security issues has written a manual packed with strategies for achieving a happy and fulfilling retirement despite the dismal economy.

The settlement of a class action lawsuit in Maryland clarifies when nursing home residents do not have to contribute to the cost of their care . . .

A federal court in Indiana has ruled that a nursing home cannot honor patients' requests for caregivers based on race. . .

Many people experience difficulty in getting banks or other financial institutions to recognize the authority of an agent under a power of attorney. ...

A growing number of Medicare recipients are spending days in the hospital before moving to a nursing home, only to find that . . .

A durable power of attorney and a health care proxy are two very important estate planning documents. Because the individuals chosen will have to coordinate your care, it is important to pick two people who will get along.