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The cost of senior care can stretch family budgets to the breaking point, but financial help is available. Medicare, Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veteran […]

Retired teacher Anne Schuessler decided to purchase Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) based on the uncertainty of the future. “I just wasn’t sure of what’s ahead […]

Seniors should make their wishes about medical care known in case they become incapacitated and are unable to communicate due to illness or injury. No family […]

Sisters Ethel P. and Matty B. have been the closest of friends for over 80 years. So no one was surprised when, four years ago, they […]

As seniors age, difficult decisions may eventually need to be made. If they still have the capacity to deal with their financial, legal and healthcare affairs, […]

by Jeannette Franks, PhD, a passionate gerontologist who teaches at University of Washington and Bastyr University; she is the author of a book on assisted living […]

Causes & Treatment Everyone experiences an occasional restless night. But for those who toss and turn regularly, the inability to sleep can be a source of […]

We all know about the rising costs of health care, and how expensive prescription medicines can be, especially for seniors. But do you know how much […]

The best advice for anyone living in a coastal community where hurricanes pose a threat is simple and to the point: be prepared. “The main issues […]