As we continue our focus on residents' rights during the month of October, let's take a look at some of the key differences between...

Every October during Residents Rights Month, we shine the spotlight on the rights guaranteed by law to those who live in long-term care...

Did you know that nursing home residents have rights?

Every caregiver needs a break, and that's what the Tennessee Respite Coalition is all about.

Discussing finances with elderly loved ones is rarely easy. However, these conversations are essential.

It seems like every long-term care facility has its own take on post-COVID visitation.

Having to talk with your parents about their finances is as awkward as "the birds and the bees" talk they gave you when you were twelve...

What has the pandemic taught us about how we meet the needs of vulnerable older adults?

Are you feeling pressure to move your parent out of a long-term care facility—and into your home?

If the experience of COVID-19 is nudging you to move your loved one out of a long-term care facility, here's what you need to consider.

The VA announced two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures.

Caregivers need support. They need someone to turn to. Most don’t have anyone.

Here are five things to consider if you’re concerned about the number of pills your loved one is taking every day.

There’s no place like home, especially for older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. How much do you know about home care?

What can you do to set the stage for meaningful visits? Try these tips:

What else can you do to prepare for visits? Try these ideas.

Elder Care Coordinator Debra King talks about the scams, cons, and frauds that she and her clients have been seeing lately.

National Nurses Week (May 5 - 12) is a great time to reflect on how nurses care for the elderly and sick in their homes.

The relief is palpable as we explain to the family how we will deal with the problems that aging can create.

It’s midnight. The phone rings. Mom’s had a fall. She’s being taken to the hospital. Now what?

As a care coordinator, I thought I knew a lot about the elderly and about how to help others figure out how to care for their loved one.

Have you ever been accused of lying or stealing, even though you were just looking to help?

During National Social Work Month, we pause to celebrate the contributions of social workers, including our very own Debra King.

Fraudsters are using the full suite of scam tools and closely following the headlines, adapting their tactics to the times.