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Congress Takes a New Look at the Safety Net

What may change to protect older, needy Americans

FEBRUARY 26, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Person-Centered Care Focuses on Patients’ Needs

What person-centered care means and how you can get it

OCTOBER 25, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

The Innovative Alzheimer’s Agency Uniting Health Plans and Caregivers

Why Alzheimer's Los Angeles won a big award and has become a role model

OCTOBER 12, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

The End-of-Life Care That Veterans Need

How to ensure comfort and dignity come first

OCTOBER 5, 2018 | By Carole Quackenbush

How Civic Leaders Can Make Communities More Age-Friendly

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging offers her views on innovative solutions

JULY 27, 2018 | By Jacqueline Angel

Improving Health Requires More Than Better Health Care for Rural Older Adults

It's about access to public transportation, nutritious food, social services and more

JUNE 25, 2018 | By Terry Fulmer

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Will the SECURE Act Really Bring Retirement Security to Older Americans?

What this bipartisan legislation would do to help workers save

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Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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