Senior Living

How reliable are the ratings given nursing homes under the five-star rating system that the federal government recently instituted?...

Most seniors, given a choice, would prefer to remain at home rather than go to a nursing home. This book by a caregiving consultant explains how to provide quality care for a loved one in their own home.

Often seniors will make deals with other members of their family to secure their care or living arrangements . . .

Historic legislation overhauling the nation's health insurance system has passed the Congress and been signed into law by President Obama.

If you have long-term care insurance, brace for the possibility of a steep increase in premiums this year . . .

As members of the Boomer generation become caretakers for their parents, more and more guides are popping up to aid them. This one covers topics that other books often gloss over.

Buried in both the House and Senate health care reform bills are important provisions that would make long-term care more affordable, help the elderly . . .

Seniors who plan to opt for burial when they die are sometimes concerned that no one will care for their gravesite . . .

Advocates for the elderly say the conviction of legendary New York socialite Brooke Astor's son on charges of financially abusing her gives a boost to the prosecution of similar cases . . .