Senior Living

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

Reports of elder financial abuse continue to increase, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to scams or to financial abuse by family members in need of money.

A national assisted living company broke its promises to elderly New Jersey residents by throwing them out after allowing them . . .

The $250 stimulus payment for Social Security beneficiaries is not considered income to nursing home residents on Medicaid . . .

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 . . .

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

Some 30 states currently have laws making adult children responsible for their parents if their parents can't afford to . . . ...

Losing a husband is overwhelming and devastating. This book is an interactive workbook designed to help widows navigate both the financial and emotional dimensions of their loss.

A former director of Florida's long-term care ombudsman program who was fired by the governor in February is suing the state for retaliation . . .