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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

Avoiding the 10 Money Pits of Retirement

These expenses can put your retirement in jeopardy if you're not careful

AUGUST 26, 2019 | By Bruce Horovitz

How the Medicare ‘Annual Wellness Visit’ Differs From an Annual Physical

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Confusion among patients leads to surprises when the bill arrives

APRIL 4, 2019 | By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News

Why a New Medicare Policy Could Cut Back on Physical Therapy

Physical therapist assists older patient

The new reimbursement model affects patients in skilled nursing facilities

JANUARY 29, 2020 | By John Gilman

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

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

New Hearing Aid Apps Are Worth a Listen

Digital technology has made hearing aids more discreet and added features

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 | By Randy Rieland

What Could Help ‘The Forgotten Middle’ Afford Retirement Housing?

Intriguing, and needed, ideas floated at a recent 'senior housing' conference

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | By Diane Eastabrook

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

Why Your Retirement Spending Estimate Is Wrong

Retired man holding cash

The 'X Factor' that could derail your plans

DECEMBER 8, 2015 | By Richard Eisenberg

Nursing Home Ratings: Who Can You Trust?

Nursing home ratings

Yelp and Medicare dole out stars for nursing homes in very different ways

JUNE 4, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Pneumonia Vaccine: How Things May Change for People 65+

Pneumonia Vaccine

What a government panel recommended to the CDC about the PCV-13 vaccine

JUNE 27, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

2020 Election: What Democrats Told Older Voters at the AARP Forums

Their plans on Social Security, health costs, caregiving and more

JULY 23, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

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

3 Things Women Must Know About Social Security Benefits

Social Security

Important factors regarding claiming Social Security and about taxes

NOVEMBER 19, 2019 | By Marcia MacDonald Mantell

Using Trusts to Qualify for Medicaid

A guide to preserving your Medicaid eligibility and assets

OCTOBER 24, 2017 | By Tara Lynne Groth

How to Find Low-Cost Care for What Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Many organizations offer options for low-income people over 65

AUGUST 20, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

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

House Calls Provide Better Care and Save Money. Why Don’t More Use Them?

Only a fraction of older adults eligible for home-based primary care are being served

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | By Beth Baker

Doughnut Hole Closed, But Many Still Struggle With Medicare Drug Costs

No annual out-of-pocket limit adds up to crippling prescription bills

APRIL 26, 2019 | By Michelle Andrews

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