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When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?

Caregivers should know what hospice involves and how to navigate the decision

AUGUST 1, 2018 | By John F. Wasik

What Hospice Does and Doesn’t Do

Know what's offered so you can make informed decisions ahead of time

NOVEMBER 15, 2018 | By John F. Wasik

How to Lower Health Care Costs in America

Health Care Costs

5 recommendations from experts at a West Health summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence

What’s New for Medicare in 2019?

A rundown of the changes in premiums, deductibles and coverage

JANUARY 14, 2019 | By Joe Baker

Medicaid and Your Parents: The Basics

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This program might pay for some long-term care costs, but the rules are tricky

FEBRUARY 5, 2014 | By Virginia Morris

Avoid These Big Medicare Mistakes People Make

Medicare Mistakes

Two steps to take to help sidestep these big goofs

JULY 10, 2018 | By Bob Carlson

Why I Prefer to Get My Health Care in Latin America

Health Care in Latin America

Personal medical experiences from an expat entering his 60s

FEBRUARY 22, 2018 | By Chuck Bolotin

Using Trusts to Qualify for Medicaid

A guide to preserving your Medicaid eligibility and assets

OCTOBER 24, 2017 | By Tara Lynne Groth

The Good News for Medicare Beneficiaries

3 reasons to expect broader, more reliable health coverage

APRIL 17, 2018 | By Bob Blancato and Meredith Ponder Whitmire

Making Hospice an Easier Choice

An innovative Medicare program could get more people to seek hospice sooner

DECEMBER 21, 2018 | By Debbie Reslock

How Realistic Is Dying at Home?

The difference between where Americans would prefer to die and where they do

DECEMBER 6, 2018 | By Bill Ward

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

How Retirement Housing Will Change for the Better

A senior housing expert looks into his crystal ball and sees challenges ahead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

New Law Broadens Chronic Care Through Medicare

The CHRONIC Care Act expands access to telehealth and other benefits

MARCH 13, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

The Truth About 2019’s Social Security Cost-of-Living Increase

Social Security

What the 2.8 percent bump will really mean for retired Americans

OCTOBER 24, 2018 | By Gretchen Frazee, PBS NewsHour

The Truth About Health Care Costs in Retirement

Health Care Costs in Retirement

A report says some over 70 will see health bills over $600,000

JUNE 28, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

This Is the Dirty Side of Hospice

A new investigation paints a harrowing picture of hospice patients left for dead

OCTOBER 27, 2017 | By Grace Birnstengel

Starting in April: New Medicare ID Cards

Medicare ID Cards

The goal is to prevent identity theft — but don't fall for new scams

MARCH 6, 2018 | By Carol Levine

Assessing Trump’s First 2 Years for Older Americans

Grading his policies on experienced workers, retirement security and health care

JANUARY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

Why Your Retirement Spending Estimate Is Wrong

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The 'X Factor' that could derail your plans

DECEMBER 8, 2015 | By Richard Eisenberg

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