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My parent is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid. They have a house with a mortgage. The house is full of 50 years of stuff and in need of major repair. Selling the house will only pay off...

My husband and I own our home in Illinois. We would like to have our two sons divide the sale of the house equally when we both pass on. Do we need to put our home in a trust? Other family...

I have a power of attorney for my mom that was approved by the state of Texas, where she currently is in a long-term care facility. I want to move her to a facility in Illinois to be closer to the family...

Can a guardian block a ward from leaving a nursing home to go to church?...

Despite the considerable level of stress that can come with serving as a unpaid caregiver, a new study now suggests that taking care of a loved one may in fact lead to increased longevity among older women. Findings revealed that women...

Malnutrition, which happens when the body does not get the nutrients it needs, is a major concern for seniors. Life-threatening malnutrition disproportionately affects those 85 and older. Recognizing malnutrition can help family members and caregivers know when to seek out...

Suicide is a preventable tragedy but remains a leading cause of death in the United States.The National Center for Health Statistics has published a report documenting suicide rates among older adults over the course of two decades.

Many family caregivers are working caregivers; that is, they have a primary occupation in addition to caring for an aging loved one. Choosing to work while also providing care for an older person in their life comes with specific downsides,...

With multiple generations getting together for holiday meals, gift exchanges and quality time, these annual gatherings present an opportunity to broach sensitive but important topics with your aging loved ones.