The Madden Sisters Don’t Want to Be Institutionalized

Medicaid pays for most of the in-home care that lets disabled Americans live independently. Will coming cuts put that care in jeopardy?

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Could Dementia Patients Benefit from an A.I. Companion?

New products are being developed in an attempt to reduce loneliness and bolster cognition.

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Oxygen Machine Played Role in Fire That Killed 10 in Massachusetts, Officials Say

The fire began in a resident’s room in an assisted living facility in Fall River, where investigators found an oxygen machine and “smoking materials.”

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Fire at Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility Claims a 10th Life

Brenda Cropper, 66, died at a hospital after being in critical condition all week after the fire erupted on Sunday, officials said.

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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits Senior Care Work Force

Nursing homes and home care agencies have lost workers as the Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for migrants with temporary legal status.

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Speculation Swirls After Deadly Fire at Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility

A former employee said she never saw the staff perform fire drills. The local fire chief pushed back at claims that dispatching more firefighters would’ve saved more lives.

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Several Killed in Fire at Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility

The fire broke out on Sunday in the city of Fall River, a state official said. The exact number of victims was unclear.

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Retirees, Get Ready to Need Long-Term Care. Here’s What to Know.

Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now?

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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

A new training program teaches aides to stop baby talk and address older people as adults.

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Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.

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