These services promise to help families find a good long-term care facility for free, but in many cases there's a hidden price . . .

Having difficulty keeping on top of your bills? Maybe a daily money manager can help. . .

Thinking about a time when you will need help taking care of yourself is not fun. That is why most people put off discussing long-term care until it can't be ignored.

Elder financial abuse is now costing older Americans $2.9 billion a year, a 12 percent rise from two years ago . . .

There is now more information available to help families evaluate nursing homes. . .

Most seniors prefer to stay at home as long as possible rather than move into a nursing home. . .

A deficit-reduction plan gaining traction in Washington would do away with a new national long-term care insurance program . . .

A new state-by-state scorecard evaluates the effectiveness of long-term care services and concludes that there is much room for improvement . . . ...

Your mom needs to move to an assisted living facility but you're having difficulty selling her house . . .