Amid widespread debates and legitimate worries about the state of senior living, one reader discovered an assisted living environment that exceeded expectations. Their experience suggests that compassionate care for older adults is possible, even when fears about quality and costs run high.

One year after her face and neck lift, 56-year-old actress and former talk show host Ricki Lake is sharing side-by-side photos of her transformation. Lake initially discussed her procedures on “Watch What Happens Live” and is now opening up more about her journey by commemorating the anniversary of her surgery.