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86-year-old found dead in sweltering 99-degree room at assisted-living facility

The elderly woman ‘got confused easily,’ her son reportedly told police

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Antipsychotics Carry an FDA Boxed Warning in Dementia, so Memory Care Families Should Ask These Questions First

A Michigan family's clash with a memory care facility over sedating drugs shows why families should ask how antipsychotics are used in dementia care.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

South Los Angeles Shooting Investigation: LAPD Establishes Perimeter Near Florence and Figueroa

Police detained a suspected gunman after a shooting at a South Los Angeles assisted living facility, where three patients were transported by ambulance as officers investigated conflicting accounts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Resident-on-Resident Abuse Is Now the Most Cited Form of Nursing Home Abuse in Federal Records

Federal inspectors cited nursing homes more for resident-on-resident abuse than any other type in early 2026, a KFF Health News analysis found.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Armed man who took two hostages at assisted living home is shot dead by police

The incident stemmed from a family dispute, owners of the California assisted living home say

The Independent UK · Jul 25

82-Year-Old Tells Senate 'We Shouldn't Have Fewer Freedoms' and Wins Care Home Happy Hour Law

Anita LeBrun's successful campaign led to a new Minnesota law allowing assisted living facilities to serve alcohol during social events, promoting resident autonomy and social connection.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

7 Long-Term Care Costs Medicare Usually Does Not Cover

Planning for retirement often means thinking about Medicare, but many people are surprised to learn that it does not pay for most long-term care needs. That misunderstanding can lead to unexpected bills that strain savings and place financial pressure on family members. While Medicare covers medically necessary care in certain…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 17

One state is making it easier for grandma and grandpa to drink in their assisted living home

The new law goes into effect on August 1

The Independent UK · Jul 15

'They Are Putting Residents' Lives at Risk': Behind the Scenes at an Assisted Living Facility

When considering an assisted living facility for your loved one, look for these red flags before signing a contract. Cost-cutting can have a disastrous impact.

Kiplinger · Jun 30

'I walked out of my toxic job, and my boss told me to go back in for one last thing': A nursing home receptionist's story and the crisis behind it

A receptionist at an assisted living facility resigned after being forced to manage residents with dementia attempting to leave, a task beyond her role and training. This incident highlights a systemic safety crisis in nursing homes, where understaffing and a lack of proper protocols endanger vulnerable residents and lead to…

The Economic Times · May 26