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Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the healthcare conglomerate on Thursday citing a Guardian investigation

It can happen quietly, without much warning: a resident in a nursing home is suddenly declared “unfit.” The phrase sounds clinical, but the impact is anything but. For families, it can feel like a thunderbolt—confusing, disorienting, and often urgent. The term can mean different things in different facilities, but it…

The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents reliant on wheelchairs and oxygen tanks, but it lacked the safety measures and most of the staffing requirements that are commonplace in nursing homes

Nursing homes around the U.S. say they're feeling the effects of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

When you entrust your elderly parent to a nursing home, you hope for professionalism, compassion, and safety. But what many families don’t realize is that...

Unlike nursing homes or living alone (and lonely), cohousing emphasizes community and mutual support

Assisted living facilities have long been viewed as places where seniors can receive care while maintaining some degree of independence and dignity. Families often choose these facilities because they promise a balance between safety and privacy, offering a supportive environment without the rigid structure of a nursing home.

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Transitioning a loved one into a nursing home is an emotional process, and part of making them comfortable is personalizing their new space. Families often want to bring familiar items from home to create a sense of comfort and normalcy. However, nursing homes operate under strict federal and state regulations…