Choosing care isn’t an easy decision. While assisted living can offer a variety of care services for seniors with different needs, it isn’t necessarily every senior’s first choice. When considering ...

An increasing number of older adults are opting to age in the comfort of their own homes. In fact, almost 9 in 10 adults want to remain living in their homes and communities as they age.

Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...

You decide it’s time to move mom into an assisted living facility, but she has no retirement savings that you know of, and currently gets by on a small Social Security check. She doesn’t like any of ...

Paying for assisted living requires planning and research. Genworth and CareScout's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reports that the median cost of assisted living facilities is $5,900 per month.

As you face the challenging decision of choosing between skilled nursing and assisted living for your parent, you're likely grappling with a mix of emotions and practical concerns. I know my wife and ...

Regardless if you or your loved one lives in a metropolitan or rural area, the decision process for evaluating the best suited place to age can be complicated. However, for those living in rural ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create patient ...