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If you have been trying to go it alone in caring for an elderly loved one, remember that burnout is a very real possibility. It is important to acknowledge the impact caregiving is having on you and to get supportand good counsel about available services and resources.

The Resident’s Bill of Rights codifies that residents are entitled to privacy, dignity and respect that they can choose their own physician, possess personal property, plan medical care,

Ask these questions when choosing a long-term care residence.

Here are some actions recommended by the New York StateWide Senior Action Council, a nonprofit group working on behalf of senior residents.

Seniors have plenty of options when it comes to long-term care, writes U-T San Diego, but paying for that care is a different matter, as many senior living settings require out-of-pocket payment. …

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15

Specifically, you may be asking yourself “ Can the nursing home take my house? ”

You can help prevent nursing home abuse by knowing the risk factors and signs of neglect. Learn what to look for and how to take action in response to abuse.

Hundreds of thousands of elderly Americans live in assisted living centers across the nation. A.C. Thompson of ProPublica shares an excerpt from his FRONTLIN...

Dear CL: Determining whether or not someone with advanced dementia is recognizing reality takes tact and often some investigation. When the person lives in a nursing home this can become even more challenging.