Can an older adult leave a nursing home to attend a holiday gathering during a Medicare-covered stay without jeopardizing their benefits?

Have you ever wondered whether a person’s rights as an American change if they move to an assisted living facility or a nursing home?

When you’re considering placing an elderly loved one in a long-term care facility, here's how to cut past the marketing hype.

Will this change make a real difference? Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell weighs in.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.

What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?

How Big is the Problem? Is the coronavirus or COVID-19 a real problem? Or is the media fanning the flames of hysteria?

On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical new measures designed to...

Do a person’s rights change when they’re no longer completely independent?

What rights are residents guaranteed under the 1987 federal Nursing Home Reform Law?

What rights are residents guaranteed under the 1987 federal Nursing Home Reform Law?

How can you tell if a senior living community has a positive culture?

How can you make sure that a love one receives the best care during a nursing home stay? 

Every nursing home resident has a right to receive good care. That's why you should know about care plan meetings.