Senior Living

The federal government has begun issuing statistics on the quality of care in nursing homes, beginning with data on facilities in six states. More . . .

'Nursing Home Compare,' the government Web site that disseminates information about conditions in individual nursing homes, has major flaws that can mislead families seeking a safe facility, according to a Congressional report. More . . .

A draft federal report showing that nine out of 10 U.S. nursing homes are understaffed is now available for download from the Web. More . . .

To help people choose a good continuing care retirement community (CCRC), the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging offers a 46-page guidebook that covers everything from accommodations and services to contracts and tax issues.

In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing states to use what is known as the "income-first" rule. Because of this decision, depending on the state, a community spouse of a Medicaid recipient could quickly be thrown into poverty...

Medicaid 101

Most Americans over the age of 45 are in for a bad case of sticker shock if they or a loved one ever requires long-term care, according to the results of a new survey by the AARP. Full story...

A California court says that a nursing home was largely responsible for the injuries of a resident who accidentally set himself on fire while smoking. Lawson v. Skyline Healthcare Center (Cal. Ct. App., 2 App. Dist., B142164, Oct. 3, 2001).

CareScout has announced the release of a comprehensive national database of over 38,000 assisted living facilities.

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention.