The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for most of the millions of older Americans who might need home health aides, assisted living, or other types of assistance with daily living.
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Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
Posted on 23 November 2023.
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How To Satisfy Meat Eaters, Vegetarians And Vegans At Thanksgiving
Posted on 22 November 2023.
I know there are some Thanksgiving gatherings without a vegan or a vegetarian at the table, but these days that seems like more of an anomaly than the norm.
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Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists
Posted on 20 November 2023.
Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United States to be credentialed as a geriatrician — a doctor who specializes in the care of older adults.
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Facing Financial Ruin As Costs Soar For Elder Long-term Care
Posted on 15 November 2023.
Feylyn Lewis, 35, sacrificed a promising career as a research director in England to return home to Nashville after her mother had a debilitating stroke. They ran up $15,000 in medical and credit card debt while she took on the role of caretaker.
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For Medicare Advantage: 6 Pitfalls To Avoid
Posted on 14 November 2023.
Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis from KFF, a health policy nonprofit — and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees voluntarily switch plans.
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How Much Vision Loss Is Too Much When it Comes to Driving?
Posted on 13 November 2023.
When’s the right time for an older adult to stop driving? Researchers at the University of Western Australia sought to shed light on this question by investigating at what point declining vision increases the risk of a car accident.
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