Elder Law News

A new AARP analysis gives a glimpse into the experiences of family caregivers and offers recommendations on policies and practices that policymakers should [...]

Seniors who need assistance with certain daily activities are eligible for Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports. Unfortunately, many who qualify for these [...]

Using survey data from more than 8,000 adults aged 65 and older, researchers have identified eight social factors that may lead to early death in older [...]

Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives.

You may worry about your older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure their safety as they [...]

It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one.

Self-monitoring one’s blood pressure can help in controlling hypertension. Depending on your state, Medicaid may cover part of the [...]

Full-time caregiving is a significant time commitment. Fortunately, family members who want to serve as caregivers may have options to help cover the [...]

The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will benefit older adults on a number of fronts.

Congress established the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to provide states with federal funding to help seniors who are receiving care in [...]