CMS relaxed restrictions imposed on visitation. Does this mean things are back to normal?.

How are long-term care faciliaties regulated? It’s a question many older adults and family caregivers ask. Here’s an overview.

Wait lists are a fact of life in the placement process, much to the surprise of many family caregivers.

Being held responsible for your parent’s nursing home bill is a scenario that few people think about. Caould it happen to you?

Have you discovered the AGING STARTS NOW podcast? It's a great way to learn how to plan for the realities of growing older.

As we continue our focus on residents' rights during the month of October, let's take a look at some of the key differences between...

Every October during Residents Rights Month, we shine the spotlight on the rights guaranteed by law to those who live in long-term care...

Have you ever thought about what rights a person has if they happen to live in a nursing home or an assisted living facility?

It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.

What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?

Are you feeling pressure to move your parent out of a long-term care facility—and into your home?

If the experience of COVID-19 is nudging you to move your loved one out of a long-term care facility, here's what you need to consider.

What can you do to set the stage for meaningful visits? Try these tips:

What else can you do to prepare for visits? Try these ideas.

National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Caring for an elderly loved one can be a long road, especially if there is chronic illness involved.

The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.

We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety

In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.

Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.

In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.