Stories Tagged as
Assisted living
Nursing homes are in critical need of staff
by
Blake Farmer
Jan 11, 2022
Some nursing homes say they can't compete for workers, as fast-food places and other retailers have raised wages.
To keep up with an aging generation, experts say senior living is being viewed more as hospitality
by
Allison Lee
Apr 18, 2018
The baby boomer generation is changing the way we think about senior living.
A scary, behind-the-scenes look at assisted living
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 30, 2013
Assisted-living facilities have been billed as the better alternative to nursing homes for many elderly. But with little regulation, many patients are ending up hurt, or worse.
The move to assisted living: Navigating the fine line between money and emotions
by
Liyna Anwar
Jul 13, 2012
Learn about the challenges families face when trying to place a parent into an assisted-living facility.
The cost of taking care of mom and dad
by
Adriene Hill
Jul 13, 2012
For many seniors, they reach a point where they can't do it all and they need a little to a lot of help. The cost of the assistance often falls to the children.