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

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.' ...

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes differ in many ways, including the type of care provided, cost, and offerings for residents. You or a family member may need more help in retirement than ...

Transitioning an older loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is difficult enough. Figuring out whether a facility will be safe and meet their needs can also be a daunting process, ...

As many as 80% of aging adults in America lack the financial resources to pay for two years of nursing home care or four years of an assisted living community. That’s according to a new study from the ...

Many older adults find that some daily activities become harder to manage as the years go by. When extra help is needed, there are several types of senior living communities to consider. Assisted ...

Nationwide, long-term care insurance policies are being used to cover an average of 2.6 years in assisted living, according ...

Low-care nursing home residents are those who require no physical assistance in bed mobility and activities of daily living such as transferring, toileting and eating. Such residents may be able to ...

If you or your spouse served in the military, you may be entitled to certain benefits that could make getting older a little less expensive. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers several ...