We expect our loved ones to be able to enjoy their golden years retiring, working on passion projects or getting into new hobbies. "No one sits around and says, 'OK, I’m ready for a nursing home.' ...

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 ...

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 ...

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes differ in many ways, including the type of care provided, cost, and offerings for residents. You or a family member may need more help in retirement than ...

Many older adults find that some daily activities become harder to manage as the years go by. When extra help is needed, there are several types of senior living communities to consider. Assisted ...

Low-care nursing home residents are those who require no physical assistance in bed mobility and activities of daily living such as transferring, toileting and eating. Such residents may be able to ...

The decision to move into assisted living often comes with a long list of practical questions. What size apartment will work best? Can I afford quality care? Will the staff ...