Tag Archives: Nursing Home

Alternatives To Nursing Home Care

Many seniors choose to stay in their homes, apartments or assisted living facility despite significant care needs.  This can, however, present considerable challenges to adult children who are trying to balance their own family responsibilities with coordinating care for a parent, as well as for a spouse who may be faced with being a primary [...]

Review Finds Nursing Home Quality Varies By Region

A recent review by the Associated Press found that the quality of nursing homes across the country varies widely by region.  Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that better care is often found in areas with higher income levels.  Massachusetts is no different, as statistics revealed that nursing homes in wealthier counties across the [...]