When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility ...

Village Caregiving reports that in-home care offers personalized comfort and independence, while nursing homes provide comprehensive medical support and security, with costs differing significantly.

The Lodge is told to improve after inspectors raise concerns about unrestricted windows on upper levels.

Falls become increasingly dangerous as we age. Among those 65 and older, falls cause around 3 million emergency room visits annually and $50 billion in medical costs. Some fall risk factors are ...

State inspection files and family accounts are casting a harsh spotlight on Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in the Moncrief neighborhood, where relatives and regulators describe ...

The COVID-19 pandemic, more than any other event in our time, has focused a sharp light on the deficient state of nursing home care in our country. A multitude of interwoven, dynamic factors determine ...

A Henrico nursing home has landed on a government watch list of facilities having a record of serious health and safety failures, marking the second facility in the county to appear on the list.

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

In the aftermath of Tuesday's explosions at a Pennsylvania nursing home that killed at least two people, a renewed focus has been placed on safety and risk assessments at elder care facilities ...

Jennifer Lagemann is a former family caregiver, as well as a professional caregiver and administrator at home care agencies. She works as a writer and researcher, helping care providers create patient ...