ADVICE ON PLANNING AND PAYING FOR FUTURE CARE

Congress has stiffened the penalties for giving away money so that seniors are able to qualify for government-paid nursing-home care.
 

Insurers are rolling out plans with innovative features to attract consumers who don't want gold-plated coverage but do want some protection for their nest egg.
 

Long-term care, often necessary when chronic illness or disability strikes late in life, can be incredibly expensive. Here's how to control costs.
 

Columnist Kim Lankford helps a reader sort out how a financial gift from Dad could affect his eligibility for Medicaid.
 

Policyholders will pay more, but it's still a good deal.
 

The process of finding help to best fit your family's situation can be overwhelming. This guide will help you start your serch.
 

Finding a competent home health aide can be a daunting exercise. Here's how to do it.
 

Serving as a family caregiver is stressful, and it's easy to forget to take care of yourself. These tips can help reduce your stress.
 

When you hire a care provider, you take on the role of employer -- taxes, insurance and all.
 

Home monitoring technology lets seniors live independently, while providing peace of mind for their families.
 

Senior Editor Mary Beth Franklin offers advice on how you can be sure your parents are getting the care they need when you're not nearby.
 

Residents at a growing number of facilities enjoy a cozy atmosphere and personal attention.
 

Seniors have various options for living arrangements as they age, including ways to stay in their own homes.
 

Retirement communities near college campuses can provide intellectual stimulation.
 

It's getting easier, and more affordable, to grow old gracefully in your own home, thanks to exciting alternatives springing up around the U.S.
 

Turn a regular room in your home into a caregiving suite for a loved one.
 

Exercising your brain can improve memory and cut the risk of developing dementia.
 

Prevent falls by taking tai chi, rearranging your furniture and checking your vision.
 

Protect yourself from hospital-related infections and mistakes by monitoring your own treatment.
 

We scoured the Internet to find some of the most useful health-care sites the Web has to offer.