Dec. 13—Ohio lawmakers want patients to have access to a designated advocate in congregate care settings like nursing homes or hospitals, even if a public health emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic ...

“I don’t know why anyone would move into a senior community,” yet another person recently said to me, “with all the risk.” Yes, it is true that COVID-19 affects older people disproportionately, and ...

Providing care for loved ones who can never be left alone and who can’t assist in their care is daunting (“When Caring for Mom Costs Over $1 Million,” Personal Journal, June 22). As attractive as home ...

You’ve likely heard it often enough, but just in case you haven’t, older Americans generally prefer to age in place in their own homes by a wide margin. But for those who may be struggling to find ...

Kerrie Lonard leads the state’s foster care oversight agency. She wants more inspections of congregate care facilities. Congregate care facilities house foster children in settings ranging from ...