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A House panel advances a proposal that would place monitoring devices in the rooms of residents, with caveats. Debate centers around security and protection vs. privacy and dignity.

The Justice Department says the Florida company knowingly submitted claims that did not conform with Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare requirements.

Members of the Special Committee on Aging are asking residents and their families to submit their bills and are calling for a Government Accountability Office study.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.

The bill marks a victory for family advocates who say separation during the pandemic took a harsh toll on their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Health News Florida and WUSF are reporting on staffing shortages in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and would like to hear from you.

Video: The goggles help those who are experiencing loneliness or memory issues.

COVID-19 has highlighted how older Americans are cared for, the special vulnerabilities they face and the challenges families have to confront when making caregiving decisions.

A Florida lawmaker is calling on the state to overhaul regulations for nursing homes. The push comes after 14 patients died from overheating due to a...

For the millions of people who are still without power across Florida, heat illness can be a concern. The old and the very young are most susceptible to…