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Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13

The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has risen to 13

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Fire at nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people

A dozen people have ‌died in a fire at an unregistered ‌home for older people in ‌Sri Lanka, while another eight have been injured.

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A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka has killed 12 people, police say

A fire at a nursing home in western Sri Lanka has killed 12 residents and injured eight others

The Independent UK

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Planning for Care If You Can No Longer Care for Yourself

Long-term care as you age is expensive and, for most of us, inevitable. Making arrangements now, while you can, is a gift to those you love.

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If a business other than aged care dished up this service, the owners would be sent to jail

Sedated, starved, neglected: how we're being treated in this system.

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'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…

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6 Key Medicaid Eligibility Updates Every Caregiver Should Review Before May 31

Around 1 in 4 adults in the United States wind up acting as family or unpaid caregivers for a loved one. And if you are...

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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are 3 Ways to Plan for the Soaring Cost of Long-Term Care

It's never too early to discuss how to pay for long-term care — and as May is Older Americans Month, let's do it now, so you can rest easy in your golden years.

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Federal Watchdog Finds Nursing Homes Sedating Dementia Patients with Antipsychotics — and Calls for a Crackdown

Families place loved ones in nursing homes expecting safety, dignity, and compassionate care. But alarming new federal watchdog reports suggest that some facilities are relying...

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Elder Law Attorneys Warn of Estate Planning Mistakes That Trigger Medicaid Penalties — Avoid These 5 Errors

Long-term care costs are becoming one of the biggest financial fears facing older Americans. A private nursing home room can easily exceed $100,000 per year...

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'Fighting for Sleep': Why Donald Trump's Oval Office Nap Just Became a National Security Conversation

Donald Trump's latest apparent doze in the Oval Office has reignited questions about the 79‑year‑old president's health, from viral 'nursing home' jibes to a former White House lawyer invoking a 'classic symptom of dementia.'

International Business Times UK

Amanda Ungaro Claims Melania Trump's Alleged 'Visa Fixer' Paolo Zampolli 'Kicked His Mom Out of Her Own Home'

Amanda Ungaro claims Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli evicted his own mother and put her in a nursing home, adding to her abuse allegations against him.

International Business Times UK

Ohio nursing homes ‘dump’ vulnerable patients at homeless shelters in shocking trend

One diabetic and incontinent woman was left standing outside in the sun ‘unclear of what was going on’

The Independent UK

‘Disgusting’: Ohio nursing homes exposed as dumping elderly residents in homeless shelters after Medicaid and Medicare cuts

Left on the curb like trash...

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“Demon Spawn”: 67 Times Rude Customers Pushed Employees Too Far And Instantly Regretted It

Anyone who has never worked in customer service should try it at least once. There is no better way to understand the daily frustration employees deal with while still being expected to stay polite. After enough rude comments, it is not hard to see why some workers end up getting…

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How the “Community Spouse” Can Protect Family Assets When Medicaid Enters the Picture

Watching a lifetime of savings drain away because a spouse needs long‑term care is one of the most frightening financial moments a family can face. Medicaid can step in to cover nursing home costs, but it comes with strict rules that can feel unforgiving if you don’t know how they…

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$8,669 a Month? The New Reality of Nursing Home Costs and Medicaid Cuts

If you’ve looked into long-term care recently, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. Nursing home costs are soaring to levels that many families simply can’t afford,...

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10 Reasons Your Kids Are Now Opting for Nursing Homes Instead of Their Homes

If you’ve noticed more families choosing nursing homes instead of bringing aging parents into their own homes, you’re not imagining things. While most older adults...

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The Independent UK

Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies at 80

Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life in a nursing home into unexpected bestsellers, has died

The Independent UK

Be Well: Medicaid 'spend down' strategy can cover high long-term care costs. But do not go it alone

Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating

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How to Report Suspected Medical Neglect in a Pennsylvania Nursing Home in 2026

You might find it deeply unsettling to visit a loved one in a care facility and notice signs of declining health, poor hygiene, or unexplained injuries

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'A joke': nursing home fined after deadly COVID breach

The families of 45 aged care residents who died in a nursing home's COVID-19 outbreak have lashed a $150,000 fine handed to the organisation as a "joke".

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Common Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect Families Should Not Ignore

Family visits at a nursing home can feel normal until a new bruise, an odd smell or sudden weight changes tell a different story.

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7 Medicaid Myths That Can Disrupt Long-Term Care Planning

Planning for long-term care is stressful enough, but widespread Medicaid myths make it even harder for families to make smart, timely decisions. Many seniors delay...

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Singing the news: the story of Italy’s last ‘cantastorie’ – still performing in his 90s

Famous for combining true crime and political scandals into songs – and antagonising Silvio Berlusconi – Franco Trincale keeps the tradition alive in his nursing home

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