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9 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Buying Insurance

This advice can save money if expensive care is needed

MAY 16, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

A Trail of Death at Nation’s Surgery Centers

Surgery Centers

A push to cut costs and boost profits led to dire consequences for some patients

APRIL 17, 2018 | By Christina Jewett and Mark Alesia, Kaiser Health News

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Finding Long-Term Assistance for the Working Caregiver

Exploring available resources helps navigate long-term care planning

MARCH 12, 2018 | By Tracy Szelest

The Case for Swedish Death Cleaning

Swedish Death Cleaning

A bestselling book argues for a new approach to decluttering

MARCH 7, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

Writing My Will Called for an Ice Cream Sundae

The former president of HBO Documentary Films discusses end-of-life planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018 | By PBS NewsHour

10 Smart Tips to Find a Roommate as an Older Adult

Home-sharing can be beneficial for both of you, if you take these steps

JANUARY 24, 2018 | By Gina Roberts-Grey

Medicare, Medicaid and Long-Term Care: Your Questions Answered

Long-term care costs the federal programs do and don't pay for

NOVEMBER 21, 2017 | By Richard Eisenberg

The Rising Medicare Scams You Need to Know About

During Medicare Open Enrollment, crooks take advantage of older adults

NOVEMBER 17, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel

Tom Petty and Your End-of-Life Wishes

What you and your family can learn from the rock legend's death

OCTOBER 24, 2017 | By Elizabeth Newcomb

How Can We Keep People Out of Nursing Homes?

Four states have set examples for others, a new AARP report says

OCTOBER 13, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon

The Staggering Prices of Long-Term Care 2017

And two-thirds of Americans mistakenly think the government will pay the bill

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon

Can You Get Paid to Take Care of Your Mom?

Paid Caregiving

It may be possible. Here are 7 options to explore.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 | By Carol Levine

Why We Need More Nonprofit Senior Housing

A plea to investors for more affordable housing with quality care

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 | By Jess Stonefield

Despite Advance Directive, Woman Denied Last Wish

Advance Directive

One case underscores the complexity around advance directives in dementia

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 | By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News

10 Things to Locate Before Your Parent Has a Health Crisis

Important Documents

Knowing where information is kept can be vital in an emergency

JULY 14, 2017 | By Candy Arrington

Ways to Provide for Your Disabled Adult Child’s Future

How special needs trusts and last-to-die life insurance policies can help

JULY 12, 2017 | By Janet Reynolds

How to Keep Long-Term Care From Bankrupting Us

Fresh ideas from a new Bipartisan Policy Center report

JULY 12, 2017 | By Richard Eisenberg

‘Coming of Age in Aging America’ Film Available to Stream

Coming of Age film

This film shows the challenges of our aging populations

JULY 3, 2017 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

Crowdfunding Sites That Help People in Tough Times

Social giving sites are growing, but some charge altruistic donors

JUNE 30, 2017 | By Rebecca Theim

The Health Care and Caregiving Our Parents Need

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Highlights and insights from Spotlight Health at the Aspen Ideas Festival

JUNE 27, 2017 | By Richard Eisenberg

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