Senior Living

The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will benefit older adults on a number of fronts.

Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in institutions but want to live at home. ...

Medicaid 101

It has been a tumultuous few years. However, with the new year upon us, there are some silver linings - in particular for seniors. Here are five reasons for seniors to celebrate in 2023.

A government watchdog’s newly released report examined federal data to determine what factors were most closely associated with the longest nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks.

With lower prices for certain generic drugs, online pharmacies present an alternative to traditional pharmacies.

Proper nutrition is key to maintaining good health. This is especially true during the holiday when there are many temptations to indulge in unhealthy foods and drinks.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania grants in part and denies in part a motion to dismiss claims brought against a state skilled nursing facility, its director, and third-party contractors. In Georgianne McEntyre v. Southeastern Veterans’ Center,...

For seniors with barriers getting to the grocery store and preparing food, meal delivery services can help. Local organizations distribute free or low-cost meals to older adults. Qualifying individuals can receive delivered meals for free from Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. ...

If the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have taught us anything about isolation, it is loneliness makes life much harder.