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Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money

A new study finds that providing life stories can lead to better, person-centered care

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Jay Newton-Small

OPINION: It’s Time to Make the Elder Justice Act More Effective

This elder advocate says ageism stifles elder fraud protection

AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Aging in Place Programs That Really Work

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Ideas worth replicating from 4 global [email protected] contest winners

AUGUST 13, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Photo Essay: Three States. Three Caregivers.

Caregivers navigating complex, emotional situations to meet their needs and others'.

AUGUST 9, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Here’s the Reality About What We’ll Spend in Retirement

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A survey shows retirement expenses vary greatly from what people expect

JULY 30, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Despite Their Importance, Many Nursing Homes Lack Social Workers

These professionals play an important role in positive experiences for residents

JULY 26, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

2020 Election: Analyzing the Sanders Plan for Long-Term Care

Experts assess it — plus, an update on new plans from Sen. Booker and Klobuchar

JULY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

Dual Stigma: HIV Positive and Over 50

Half of Americans with HIV are 50+, but care and prevention skew younger

JULY 5, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Why Some Nursing Homes Are In a Federal Improvement Program

Additional facilities rack up citations and are put on a 'waiting list'

JUNE 25, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Are Nurses Ready (and Willing) to Treat an Aging Population?

Facing the geriatrician shortage, caring for older people will fall to nurses

JUNE 14, 2019 | By Julissa Treviño

How to Choose a 55+ Active Adult Community

Active Adult Community

The enclaves vary enormously. Here are questions to ask to pick one for you.

JUNE 12, 2019 | By Beth Braverman

What Some Nursing Homes Do to Retain Quality Staff

Keeping great caregivers is one of the biggest challenges the facilities face

JUNE 11, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter

The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ-Inclusive Affordable Housing for Older Adults

In the heart of Brooklyn, a community in great need is welcomed home

JUNE 6, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Nursing Home Ratings: Who Can You Trust?

Nursing home ratings

Yelp and Medicare dole out stars for nursing homes in very different ways

JUNE 4, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Danger Ahead: Privacy Concerns With High-Tech Caregiving Devices

A cautionary alert about gadgets designed to keep older adults safe

MAY 30, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

How to Use New Federal Ratings of Rehab Services in Nursing Homes

Experts say quality rehab means more positive outcomes

MAY 29, 2019 | By Judith Graham

If Health Care Was Designed Just for You, What Would Need to Change?

For most of America's aging population, health care leaves much to be desired

MAY 28, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

What the Retirement Community of the Future May Be Like

Retirement Community

Imagine galleries, walkability and salon-style discussions

MAY 27, 2019 | By Rachel Koning Beals

What to Do When You Inherit a House

Inherit a House

How not to lose money when your parents leave you their home

MAY 13, 2019 | By Mark Ray

Will Tiny-House Communities Help Middle-Class Homebuyers?

The novel approach one Arizona town is taking to attract and keep teachers

APRIL 29, 2019 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

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