Senior Living

A California court says that a nursing home was largely responsible for the injuries of a resident who accidentally set himself on fire while smoking. Lawson v. Skyline Healthcare Center (Cal. Ct. App., 2 App. Dist., B142164, Oct. 3, 2001)...

CareScout has announced the release of a comprehensive national database of over 38,000 assisted living facilities.

Do you have a will? A durable power of attorney? A health care proxy? If so, no reason to read on. If not, why not? Failure to create an estate plan risks causing discord in your family for...

Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention.

After expanding rapidly over the past several years, the industry that provides "upscale" facilities for seniors who need care may be in need of assistance itself.

Where's the budget surplus going? Not to helping people stay at home...

A Florida jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and $17 million in punitive damages because of a corporate policy resulting in substandard care.

The anxiety and desperation one feels when faced with a spouse's aging or illness can be overwhelming.

This guide tells you what questions to ask when comparing the quality of assisted living facilities.