Transitioning a loved one to an assisted living facility requires careful planning, open communication and a focus on their emotional and physical well-being.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of elderly parents in nursing homes begins with vigilance and understanding the signs of neglect.
Choosing an assisted living facility is a big decision. Whether you decide for yourself or a loved one, you want to find a new home that meets all your clinical, financial and lifestyle needs.
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 National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the LeadingAge LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Ombudsmen serve on the front line of protecting vulnerable residents in nursing homes and assisted living.
Assisted living communities and other healthcare settings cited for previous COVID-19 safety violations are facing additional pandemic-related scrutiny from the federal government.
Assisted living operators would need to meet new requirements before evicting residents under legislation passed Monday by the Virginia General Assembly. The bill has been sent to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) for his signature.
Reaching the point where you need to consider residential options for your mother can be overwhelming. Not only is it emotionally fraught, there are also financial and legal considerations.
While the unpredictability of the future makes it difficult to plan ahead, becoming familiar with the options is important.
Why Elder Law Is Necessary? In two words: baby boomers.