Long-Term Care

In the 2013 case Laizure vs. Avante at Leesburg, Inc. (SC10-2132), the Florida Supreme Court had to consider whether a nursing home patient’s agreement to arbitrate all claims against a nursing [...]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs does pay the rent of assisted living facilities for veterans that need certain eligibility requirements. However, it may pay for extra services that are [...]

For many retired seniors, finding a senior living community can be a challenging task. It can be tough to transition from living independently to moving into a community with frequent and close [...]

I’m thrilled to report a landmark settlement which will improve the quality and quantity of home care services for Medicaid enrollees receiving home and community based services. [...]

Instead of coming up with a strategy for caregiving arrangements right after an emergency room visit or life-threatening event, it is good for families to meet early during a time when everyone [...]

With the technological and medical advancements of the 21st century, life-sustaining treatment in end-of-life care has become more widespread and affordable. However, many individuals are against [...]

Unlike nursing homes, assisted living facilities are housing options for individuals who are able to live independently but need some assistance. Another distinction between the two is that there [...]

According to an NPR article titled, “Social Media Abuse of Nursing Home Residents Often Goes Unchecked” a very disturbing incident involving social media abuse occurred at a nursing in Hubbard, [...]

According to a U.S. News & World Report article called “Dividing the Caregiving Responsibilities Between Siblings,” it is common for members of the baby boomer generation to find themselves [...]

Voting is an important facet of democracy, but for many seniors, it can become increasingly difficult to get to the polls. For seniors who live in nursing homes, it can be even more challenging. [...]