The true cost of health care
Let’s face it, Medicare will not cover all your health care needs in retirement. Plus, there is a cost associated
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LTC
Americans underestimate the cost of long-term care
Medicare and most health insurance, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), don’t pay for long-term care. This type of care (also
Read MoreWhat Medicare does not cover
A recent survey conducted by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 23 percent of adults under 65 and 45 percent
Read MoreWhy is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film
(By Kat McGowan for NPR) For people new to family caregiving, the lack of resources and support often comes as
Read MoreThe financial strain of caregiving
A recent survey by Edward Jones found that more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care, and the financial burden
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Older Americans Act and the Services it Provides to Older Adults
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 03, 2025) Since the enactment
Read More5 Key Facts About Nursing Facilities and Medicaid
(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, Tricia Neuman, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 28, 2025) The
Read MoreWhy Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) The assisted living facility in Edina, Minnesota, where Jean Peters and her siblings
Read MoreStates with most, fewest top rated older adult living communities
(By: Mariah Taylor and Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Texas has the most communities on the “2025 Best Senior
Read MoreCMS drops 5 proposed payment rules for 2026: 25 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has released proposed payment rules for inpatient and long-term care hospitals, hospices
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