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Residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities retain broad rights over their decision-making, including their visitors, medications, and ability to vote.

Our biggest asset is a home and we would like to leave it to our two children equally without a hassle. Our question is: Would it be better to put it in a revocable trust or to do a will? [...]

A Medicare Advantage plan’s denial of post-acute rehabilitation or skilled nursing care is not necessarily final. Recent federal investigations found high denial rates for certain types of [...]

My mom had a stroke and is now bedridden. She has a $15,000 whole life insurance policy that we believe may make her ineligible for Medicaid in Texas due to its cash value. We have researched [...]

Mom, who will be 99 years old in January, is currently on Medicaid and may soon move to a nursing home. She deeded her home to her three children over 10 years ago. If we don’t sell the home [...]

Federal officials will not allow new enrollments from Medicare hospice or home health agencies until at least after mid-November as part of an effort to avoid fraud.

Every year, federal officials release a report on the Social Security program's finances. According to the 2026 report, the reserves used to pay retirement and survivor benefits are [...]

Receiving a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage can feel alarming, especially while you're recovering from an illness or surgery.

Learn what the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (EAPPA) is, what changed after it passed, how AI and crypto scams target older adults, and to report suspected abuse or fraud.

Aging in place and safety are not mutually exclusive. Many practical steps can reduce risks and provide reassurance to concerned family members.