When one spouse needs nursing home care, the money stress hits fast. It’s not just the big monthly bill. It’s the panic about the house, the bills at home, and whether the “well spouse” is about to ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Georgia Southern University nursing student has earned a scholarship from Georgia Southern and the Landings Military Family Relief Fund, according to a press release WTOC ...

While so many people are financially prepared for the amount they will need in retirement, many fail to consider how their situation might change due to a disability. Unfortunately, a disability is ...

It's not uncommon for older couples to reach a point when nursing home care is needed for one spouse — and the cost isn't something they were prepared for. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you ...

Even as the signals of approaching dementia became impossible to ignore, Joseph Drolet dreaded the prospect of moving his partner into a long-term care facility. Drolet, 79, and his beloved Rebecca, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An older person's likelihood of entering a nursing home or other long-term care facility is particularly high immediately after the death of a spouse, new research ...

A concern for many families when a spouse requires nursing home care is the potential impact on the family home. While legal safeguards exist to protect the rights of the spouse remaining at home, ...

Building a strong medical support team, including primary care physicians, dietitians, therapists, and social workers, is crucial for managing the various needs that arise as Alzheimer’s progresses.

Harry S. Margolis is a MarketWatch contributor. He practices elder law, estate and special needs planning, is a fellow of Freewill.com and the founder of ElderLawAnswers.com. He is author of The Baby ...