Senior Living

Long-term care recipients are vulnerable when facing health challenges away from their families and homes. One in three older adults has been the victim of nursing home abuse. Federal law safeguards patients' rights.

Nursing home patients are less likely to be subjected to unwanted medical interventions or hospitalizations under a program . . .

LegalZoom, one of the most prominent sellers of do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents, is the target of a class action lawsuit . . .

At what point is it appropriate for grown children, spouses, caregivers or friends to attempt to discuss . . .

Often seniors will make deals with other members of their family to secure their care or living arrangements . . .

Buried in both the House and Senate health care reform bills are important provisions that would make long-term care more affordable, help the elderly . . .

Advocates for the elderly say the conviction of legendary New York socialite Brooke Astor's son on charges of financially abusing her gives a boost to the prosecution of similar cases . . .

If you are a senior on a fixed income, you may worry that you will not have the money to fill your fridge. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exists to help people make ends meet.

With many people unwilling to purchase long-term care insurance policies due to the cost, insurers are rolling out new products . . .

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