For Laurie Craigen, the realities of senior medical costs hit hard when her grandmother needed hospice care. “It was a stressful time for the family because we were trying to figure out how to keep ...

Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now? By Mark Miller Samir Shah is a forecaster — but he’s an expert on ...

Just like first-time homebuyers and renters, plenty of families struggle to pay for long-term senior care. Today, let’s explore the various types of assisted living facilities and their costs. And, ...

With just a month to go until the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a new plan on Tuesday: to expand Medicare — the federal insurance program for older adults — so that it ...

Caring for aging parents can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles many of us will take on. As parents grow older, everyday tasks can become more difficult for them to manage alone, and ...

CareSift is a free, personalized navigation service that helps families plan long-term care for their loved ones.

The November election will be critical in many ways. One significant ballot issue is Initiative 2124, which would remove long-term care options for many people who can’t afford private insurance. The ...

With the oldest baby boomers turning 80 next year, it is crucial for policymakers to support investments in the LTSS workforce.

One too many tragedies occur each year to starkly underline how the smallest gaps can massively undermine elderly care. Senior care facilities are ...

A supply fee for drugs subject to Medicare Part D price negotiations is being touted as “essential” to the sustainability of long-term care pharmacies that serve assisted living communities and ...