Most nursing home residents pay for care from either personal savings, a long-term care insurance policy or through Medicaid once their savings are depleted. Or, if your dad is a veteran, he may be ...

Genesis HealthCare, once the nation’s largest nursing home chain, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy in July.

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When you save money for retirement, chances are good that you'll be thinking about how to cover the costs of housing, healthcare, food, travel, and other necessities and indulgences. Unfortunately, ...

It's overwhelming enough helping your mom get discharged from the hospital after a fall. But what if her doctor doesn't think it's safe for her to return home? As you scramble to find somewhere ...

Medicare does cover skilled nursing care for up to 100 days, but only under limited circumstances, such as when you've just ...

Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created ...

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 ...