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Why long-term care insurance falls short for so many
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The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.Health Matters
A guide to long-term care insurance
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Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.Health Matters
What to know about assisted living
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The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes and can vary in pricing structures -- here’s a guide.Health Matters
Extra fees drive assisted living profits
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The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV: Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled, out of reach for many families.Health Matters
Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists
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Despite the surging older population, there are fewer geriatricians now than in 2000.Featured in Category
Let’s have an honest conversation about what to expect as you age
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You're in your 60s, 70s and 80s and you've got questions -- and a new guidebook by a leading geriatrician offers answers and insights.crime
FBI warns public about ‘phantom hacker’ scam
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Swindlers pretending to be tech support staff, or bank or federal employees, are targeting seniors.Bay Area
Stanford institute helps older adults figure out their next act
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After successful careers in law, business, medicine and other fields, "fellows" take classes with Stanford undergraduates and graduates.Featured in Category
