Nina Chamlou is a writer, interviewer and storyteller from Portland, Oregon. She covers technology, healthcare, psychology, mental health and social justice issues. Her motto is that useful info ...

Assisted living allows older adults to receive the daily assistance they need while still maintaining some independence. However, finding the right facility isn’t always easy. We created this guide by ...

It’s a major move for an aging parent, the time when they will be better served at an assisted living facility.

People who turn 65 today have a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years, according to the Administration of Community Living. For many, that will mean home health care.

New data shows how much assisted living costs in each state, with monthly prices that can differ by thousands depending on ...

EVERETT, Wash. — John Stejer wishes his mom, Betty, still lived close enough to visit at least weekly. Instead, when her memory and judgment diminished rapidly, the only place he could find an ...

Citations for issues in assisted living facilities throughout Washington highlight what state officials say are broader concerns about care for aging adults. Patricia Hunter, the Washington State Long ...

MILTON, Wash. — Protective gear, social distancing and room service have all helped Mill Ridge Villages in Milton prevent its 75 residents from getting COVID-19 over the past year. “Knock on wood,” ...

With no federal oversight, the assisted-living industry is governed by a patchwork of state laws. We’re reporters Christopher Rowland, Yeganeh Torbati, Julie Zauzmer Weil and Douglas MacMillan. We and ...

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...