Senior Living

If you or a family member lives in an assisted living facility, you know that assisted living costs continue to rise every year. But did you know some of those costs may be tax deductible?...

Deciding which type of life insurance to purchase can be confusing. This book can help demystify the process.

A new AARP report shows how states can stem the "explosion" of financial exploitation cases involving the misuse of powers of attorney...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled a one- to five-star rating system for nursing homes to help consumers select a facility...

Prepaying for your funeral is one way to ease the burden on your family following your death and make sure your wishes are carried out. But pre-paid funeral plans come with risks, so you need to exercise care when purchasing...

The current economic downturn could affect where elder care is provided and who provides that care...

A geriatrician offers an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at the long-term care system from a nursing home physician's perspective.

A federal court has ruled that a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) can force one of its residents...

The Bush administration quietly issued a rule last fall closing off a key source of information about abuse and neglect in nursing homes...