The Caring.com analysis identifies Mississippi as the most affordable state overall for senior care, followed by Texas and ...

The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes, and can vary in pricing structures. Here’s a guide. By Jordan Rau Are you confused about what an assisted-living facility is, and ...

Tonya Russell is a Philadelphia-based writer who covers mental health, culture and wellness. She has bylines in the New York Times, the Washington Post, SELF and more. She’s also a professional ...

We expect our loved ones to be able to enjoy their golden years retiring, working on passion projects or getting into new hobbies. "No one sits around and says, 'OK, I’m ready for a nursing home.' ...

Sandra Gordon is a journalist specializing in health and medicine for consumers and healthcare providers. Her work has appeared in major magazines and websites, including Prevention, Parents, Medical ...

Between nursing homes and assisted living, only one receives federal aid. While nursing homes and assisted living facilities perform many of the same functions in service of the nation’s aging ...

1. We're a short-term solution. Since 1981, when assisted-living homes first made their debut as a sort of midpoint between home and a nursing home, they've only grown in popularity. Meanwhile, as the ...

When Ziegler set out to explore the state of senior living leadership in 2025, it found some good news. The specialty investment bank specifically looked for gender-related information as it prepared ...