Assisted Living
The theory behind assisted living sounds inviting to families struggling with the care needs of an elderly relative.
Nursing Homes
As distasteful as selecting a nursing facility may be, families who need one have some of the best consumer information available.
Top 30 Assisted Living Facilities
A recent survey of the Top 30 Assisted Living Facilities.
Jobs for Caregivers
The number of Seniors requireing care increases while the number of Caregivers is not.
Power Wheelchair Guide
Special report comparing 15 brands of power chairs.
Elderly Care by the Elderly
Older volunteers are doing their part to help out the elderly care facilities.
Activities for the Elderly
Activities designed to prolong life through a healthy lifestyle.
Entering the System
One-third of those surveyed claim they consulted a doctor when selecting long-term care.
Care at Home
Find out if there is public financing available for the services you need in the community where your relative lives.
Care in the Community
Making people who are physically or mentally impaired feel good about themselves without patronizing, demeaning, or abusing them.
When Your Loved One Needs Care
More than one third of elderly adults say that their grown children failed to help them.
Understanding Medicare
Medicare was never intended to cover the entire cost of an elderly person's health care.
Covering the Gaps in Medicare
Medicare was never meant to cover all the health care expenses of an elderly person, and over the years the gaps have grown.
The Insurance Options
Premiums vary substantially for the same standardized benefits offered by all insurers.
The Managed-Care Options
There are many unknowns when it comes to choosing a managed-care option.
Programs for the Chronically Ill
PACE is an acronym that stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly.
Care at the End of Life
Part of the hospice process is giving someone space and freedom and a safe place to work through issues at the end of life.
How Medicaid Pays for Long-Term Care
Medicaid is a government program that pays medical bills for people who are poor.
Insurance for Long-Term Care
Insurance companies say that the sale of long-term-care insurance is an emotional one.