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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

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

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

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

What’s New for Medicare in 2019?

A rundown of the changes in premiums, deductibles and coverage

JANUARY 14, 2019 | By Joe Baker

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

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

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 Is Age-Friendly Health Care?

Age-Friendly Health Care

Older Americans aren't getting the care they need. Here's why that matters.

FEBRUARY 8, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

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

Medicaid and Your Parents: The Basics

Couple laughing, drinking tea and eating cake

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2014 | By Virginia Morris

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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On a Mission to My Dad’s Remission

5 ways grown children can navigate the health care system for their parents

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