Thursday, July 24, 2008

nursing homes

Health Buzz: JalapeƱo Peppers and Other Health News

Disappointing Vytorin news, women rethinking tattoos, and an alternative to nursing homes more >>

How to Avoid a Nursing Home

"Aging in place" communities help seniors stay in their own home and avoid assisted living. more >>

No Surprise: Boomers Don't Want to End Up in a Nursing Home

But they don't want to burden family members either. more >>

GAO Faults State Nursing Home Inspections

The woes of nursing homes and, more importantly, those in their care continue. more >>

The Greatest Retirement Expense of All

The cost of long-term care is stunning. more >>

A Bill Aims for Nursing Home Reform

Proposed legislation considers the biggest reform of the industry in decades. more >>

Nursing Homes That Flunk the Care Test

A new government report calls out 54 homes with persistent quality and safety problems. more >>

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