DEAR DR. GOTT: My elderly father has established a "connection" with a woman in his nursing home. He believes they are in love, and he wishes to engage in physical intimacy. So does she, it seems.

A person living in a residential, nursing or shared home may want to continue to have sexual relationships and be intimate. Find out how to support a person with dementia who is in a relationship, ...

In 1986, the Institute of Medicine released the report Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes. However, despite three decades of efforts to improve the quality of care in nursing homes, ...

When it comes to sexual experiences and intimacy, many couples focus primarily on the main event, overlooking a crucial element that could transform their relationship. Sex therapists and relationship ...

Find the perfect medical alert system now. Choosing to move a loved one to a nursing home is never easy, but often it's necessary. Carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of nursing homes to ...

Finding the right nursing home for your loved one with Alzheimer’s can ensure they receive the most appropriate care. Steps such as touring facilities, meeting staff, and asking questions can help you ...

People with Alzheimer’s need more and more help with daily life as their disease advances. Nursing homes and memory care facilities are two residential options for caregivers who are managing serious ...

Thousands of problems identified by state inspectors were never publicly disclosed because of a secretive appeals process, a New York Times investigation found. Tammy Bowman and her husband. Ms.