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10 Elder Care Practices That Would Be Crimes Anywhere Else

If you’ve ever visited a nursing home or long-term care facility, you’ve probably noticed something unsettling. Behind the polite smiles and pastel walls, there’s a quiet storm brewing—a world where behavior that would never be tolerated anywhere else somehow passes as “standard procedure.” It’s not that every care worker is…

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8 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before Buying Long-Term Care Insurance

Planning for the future involves preparing for unexpected events, and long-term care insurance can help with that. This type of insurance provides financial protection for expenses that standard health insurance and Medicare do not cover, such as daily assistance and nursing home care. Given the annual increase in long-term care…

The Free Financial Advisor

Philadelphia police find human remains in search for missing woman

Philadelphia police have found human remains near where investigators were searching for a 23-year-old woman who disappeared from her nursing home job about two weeks ago

The Independent UK

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My dad cursed our family and left us. But after his death, he followed me everywhere

His absence shaped me. But as my father lay dying in a Stockholm nursing home, I longed to hear him explain, says Swedish novelist Jonas Hassen Khemiri

The Guardian - UK

Philadelphia officials seek tips about Kada Scott, who disappeared 2 weeks ago

Authorities in Philadelphia say they are no closer to locating a missing 23-year-old woman who disappeared from her nursing home job nearly two weeks ago

The Independent UK

Man arrested in the disappearance of a Philadelphia woman also charged in earlier kidnapping case

Authorities say a man arrested in the disappearance of a Philadelphia woman who went missing from her nursing home job was charged earlier this year in a similar case

The Independent UK

Are Adult Children Obliged to Help Pay for Parents’ Long-Term Care? State Laws Vary

Most families assume that parents are solely responsible for their own long-term care costs—but that’s not always true. In some states, adult children can be...

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How to Safeguard Your Assets if You Go into a Nursing Home

Long-term care is one of retirement’s most unpredictable—and expensive—challenges. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that a private room in a nursing home now...

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‘This has just been too much for me’: Woman, 82, accused of shooting husband dead at South Carolina nursing home

Investigators say notes found in the suspect’s purse suggest the shooting was premeditated

The Independent UK

Burden of Proof

Her mother had been in a nursing home paid for by Medicaid. Now, the state wanted its money back: “It was like wild animals pouncing on meat."

Texas Observer

The Rule That Lets Nursing Homes Take More of Your Estate Than Your Family Gets

Many families believe their loved one’s estate will pass directly to heirs after death—but hidden Medicaid rules can give nursing homes first claim. These “estate...

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Three Striking Ways the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Affects Nursing Homes

Little-noticed provisions in the tax bill will ease requirements on nursing homes and make it harder for some patients to pay.

Kiplinger

The last words my father spoke to me—and what they taught me about saving lives

Decades ago, I visited my father in the nursing home as I was about to become New York City health commissioner. I never forgot what he said.

Fortune

Robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl to help in hospitals

A robot has been programmed to act "like a 7-year-old girl" to comfort children in hospitals and nursing home residents, while also helping to combat staffing shortages.

The Independent UK

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95yo Brooklyn woman charged with murder after she beats her wheelchair-bound roommate to death

This 95-year-old just proved age is nothing but a number when it comes to murder.

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You Could End Up in a Nursing Home Against Your Wishes—Here’s How It Happens

Many retirees picture aging gracefully at home, surrounded by family and familiar comforts. Yet thousands end up in nursing homes each year, even when it’s...

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Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.

Benzinga

I Lost My Dad 3 Years Ago, and Now I'm Afraid for My Mom — If She Enters a Nursing Home, Can the State Take the Home They Worked So Hard For?

For one Redditor, the family home isn't just a house — it's the result of decades of sacrifice. After losing her dad three years ago, she explained that her mom is all she has left. Her biggest fear? That the home her parents "worked so hard to have" could slip…

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5 Overlooked Costs of Long-Term Care That Shock Families

Planning for long-term care is something most families hope to put off as long as possible. Yet, when the need arises, the financial reality can hit hard. Many people focus on the obvious expenses—like nursing home fees or in-home caregivers. But the true cost of long-term care goes far beyond…

Budget and the Bees

The Document That Triggers Medicaid Lookback Without You Realizing It

Planning for long-term care is a daunting task, and for millions of seniors, Medicaid is the only viable option to cover the staggering costs of a nursing home. Most people know that to qualify, you must have very limited assets. This leads many to consider giving away money or property…

Budget and the Bees

6 Medicaid Questions That Could Make or Break Your Application

For millions of seniors, Medicaid is the single most important program for funding long-term care, such as a nursing home or in-home health services. Medicare does not cover these costs long-term. However, Medicaid is a means-tested program with a notoriously complex and confusing application process. The rules are strict, the…

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Are Nursing Homes Still Allowed to Take Your Spouse’s Income?

When one spouse enters a nursing home, families often panic about losing their hard-earned savings and monthly income. The fear that a facility can simply...

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What Happens When a Nursing Home Goes Bankrupt While You’re Living There?

When people choose a nursing home, they focus on care quality, staff friendliness, and cost—but bankruptcy rarely crosses their mind. Yet, financial instability in the...

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Common Retirement Plans That Don’t Cover Long-Term Care Costs

Many people spend decades contributing to retirement accounts, believing they’ll be financially set when they stop working. Unfortunately, not all savings vehicles are built to handle the high price of extended medical or personal care in later years. Long-term care — such as nursing home stays, in-home assistance, or memory…

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Can a Nursing Home Take Over Your Online Bank Accounts?

The thought of a nursing home controlling your money sounds extreme—almost like something out of a legal drama. Yet for some seniors and their families,...

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