At some point, everyday tasks that are just part of independent living can become unmanageable for older adults. Cooking a nutritious meal, for instance, once a source of passion and creativity, now ...

It’s a common scenario. Mom or Dad has a fall, forgets to eat, mixes up their medications or leaves the stove on. As these incidents happen more frequently, it becomes clear that it's time to get some ...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2025, and that number is rising fast. For many families, the first warning sign is small: a ...

Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...

To reduce risk, assisted living communities must clearly define their care limits to prospects, residents and their families and promptly help residents transition when their needs exceed a ...

Following the deadly fire at Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, there's been confusion about the difference between the types of care offered at, and the regulations governing, nursing homes ...

Assisted living communities are a critical setting for end-of-life care, but a new national study reveals major opportunities for improvement in operations and partnerships — particularly with hospice ...

Martha Aron’s aging parents had spent many years living in Florida in the winters and Colorado in the summers. As they got older and it became more difficult to travel, they sold their home in ...