Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), repealed a rule that required registered ...

While Vermonters rapidly age, the state’s long-term care capacity has dwindled, losing 900 beds in the last two decades.

Medicare does cover skilled nursing care for up to 100 days, but only under limited circumstances, such as when you've just ...

It's overwhelming enough helping your mom get discharged from the hospital after a fall. But what if her doctor doesn't think it's safe for her to return home? As you scramble to find somewhere ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking ...

The following information was released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation:. Authors: Alice Burns, Maiss Mohamed, and Molly O'Malley Watts. Such shortages could increase as states will face tough ...

Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers are taking action after a 13News investigation and documentary helped expose a health care crisis across the state. The 18-month investigation highlighted a severe ...

The Genesis case, which operates senior care facilities in New Mexico, is one of 11 large senior care bankruptcies this year, ...

Home health care is a booming industry that is seeing increasingly more business as the population ages and seeks care at home, which is usually less expensive and more convenient than hospital or ...