Senior Living

Seniors who need assistance with certain daily activities are eligible for Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports. Unfortunately, many who qualify for these services but wish to receive them in their homes end up on extended waiting lists.

Finding inexpensive, safe, and accessible housing can be challenging. However, several affordable housing options are available for older people with low incomes.

Elder law attorneys, with expertise in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors, are essential in working to protect a vulnerable population.

Many older adults can no longer safely live on their own. However, they may not need the highly specialized care of nursing homes. Intermediate care facilities present one option for older adults who cannot live independently but require daily assistance.

A new AARP analysis gives a glimpse into the experiences of family caregivers and offers recommendations on policies and practices that policymakers should enact in support of caregivers nationwide.

It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one.

You may worry about your older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure their safety as they age.

Full-time caregiving is a significant time commitment. Fortunately, family members who want to serve as caregivers may have options to help cover the expense.

Geriatrics is a medical specialty dedicated to the care of aging people. There is no specific age when someone should seek geriatric care.