Senior Living

A nationally known gerontologist found that helping his own mother navigate the long-term care system was more difficult than he ever imagined. He and his sister share their experiences and offer prescriptions for change.

Long-term care costs can devastate a family's financial well-being if not appropriately planned for. One way to pla...

An attorney and financial planner helps adult children broach the subject of future planning with their parents and provides a framework for discussion once the conversation gets rolling.

Most Americans are unaware of the costs of long-term care and overestimate the amount that government programs like ...

States are becoming more aggressive about collecting reimbursement for Medicaid nursing home care, and families of d...

An 88-year-old California widow is challenging an attempt by her continuing care retirement community (CCRC) to mov...

Federal law requires that after you reach age 70 1/2, you must begin withdrawing a minimum amount from your retirement accounts. But what if you die after age 70 1/2 and before all the account funds have been distributed?...

As long-term care costs continue to rise, long-term care insurance can help cover expenses, but long-term care insurance contracts are notoriously confusing. How do you figure out what is right for you?...