Today, most older people with disabilities receive help at home, and there are limited places in nursing homes. At the same time, politicians claim that living at home provides independence and control over everyday life.
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"There is a clear gap between what patients expect from the health care services and what they actually receive," says Alison Axisa Eriksen of the University of Agder (UiA). As part of her Ph.D. research, she has reviewed ...
Jun 7, 2026
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When it comes to opinions about paying for, and getting access to, care for older adults, direct experience appears to matter a lot, a new University of Michigan study finds. People aged 50 and over who serve as unpaid family ...
Apr 7, 2026
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As the population ages, renewed attention is being given to the institutional buildings where many older adults reside, such as nursing homes and long-term care settings, which affect the health and quality of life of those ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Frustrated by the relentless rise in health care costs, many Americans think they know who's to blame for the high cost of prescription drugs, the shuttering of local hospitals and clinics, and the merger of their favorite ...
Oct 2, 2025
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As the American population ages, the nation faces a crisis in its long-term care system—a shortage of certified nursing assistants.
Aug 13, 2025
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A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adults become more socially active after moving into long-term care communities like nursing homes or assisted living facilities but we ...
Aug 4, 2025
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States that allow highly trained nurses to work independently see better health outcomes than those that require physician supervision, according to a new study.
Jul 3, 2025
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For more than 50 years, low-income seniors and disabled people have been able to stay in their California homes—and out of more costly nursing facilities—with help from government-paid aides. But in their latest bid to renew ...
May 19, 2025
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published a new paper addressing the challenges and ethical implications of current long-term care services and business models, calling for more research into meeting vulnerable ...
May 6, 2025
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