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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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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...

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...

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…

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,...