Whether you choose retirement or you can no longer work, it might be time to start thinking about long-term care, including assisted living facility costs. After all, this type of care can come with a ...

Before the 1980s, nursing homes were the only type of senior care option for aging adults who couldn't live on their own, didn’t have the money to pay for in-house nursing or didn’t have family who ...

Advancements in medicine have led to many Americans living longer. While this is good news, it also means that more people may need help taking care of themselves as they age. While some will need the ...

At some point, everyday tasks that are just part of independent living can become unmanageable for older adults. Cooking a nutritious meal, for instance, once a source of passion and creativity, now ...

When older Americans contemplate retirement, and they consider whether to retire in another state, the regional costs of senior care might not cross their minds. Yet, more than 80% of Americans will ...

A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high ...

Question: I'm a 76-year-old widow, and my son is pushing me into assisted living. He says I need to socialize more and that he's worried about my health. How do I convince him I'm fine living on my ...