The number of unregulated personal care homes started growing in the 1980s after state mental hospitals were forced to discharge thousands of patients into the community. But 40 years and several ...

Gov. Maura Healey is proposing to limit spending on a rapidly growing home care program that is popular among the state’s ...

Maura Healey is proposing to limit spending on a rapidly growing home care program that is popular among the state's ...

“Long-term care homes provide care and accommodation to seniors and adults with complex care needs requiring daily access to nursing care,” states the release. “As of January 2025, there are ...

The intensity of care is in line with what you’d expect within a brick-and-mortar hospital,” the program’s Medical Director ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elkland man was arrested from a homeless shelter in Elmira on Friday. The Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office stated that Phillip J. Greenfield, 37, was arrested by ...

Home Instead offers a range of in-home services for seniors. If you or a loved one needs occasional help around the house or 24/7 medical care, a local Home Instead agency can match you to a ...

A policy change to save on delivery charges and reduce waste is threatening nurses’ health and safety by requiring them to schlep medical supplies to home-care clients themselves, says a nurse.

The youngest of five kids, Harrop was the only one who stayed close to home. She lived with her parents for three years after ...

If someone with dementia has severe symptoms that put their health and safety at risk or a caregiver is unable to cope, a care home may be necessary. A person with dementia may require a care home ...

Nursing homes are the most expensive option, averaging around $116,800 per year, while assisted living and in-home care are generally ... varies based on health and personal needs.