‘Carefluencers’ Are Helping Older Loved Ones, and Posting About It
On TikTok and Instagram, people are sharing what it’s like to take care of relatives who have reached their final years.
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When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home
Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.
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I Asked My Mom if She Was Prepared to Die
Then I talked to some end-of-life experts. Here’s what I found out.
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Nursing Home Staffing Shortages and Other Problems Still Persist
Infection control lapses, severe staffing shortages and lowering vaccination rates have continued to plague many facilities beyond the pandemic.