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Two in five older adults needing long term care do not get it
As they age, most older adults living in their communities rely primarily on family and other...
Trump’s pick to head HHS drove up insulin prices at Eli...
Caitlyn McClure of the Other 98 reports that Alex Azar, President Trump’s pick to head the US...
Pharma profits from patenting OTC drugs
Given that taxpayers contribute significantly to both the development of drugs and drug spending...
What’s the Medicare Part B premium in 2018?
The 2018 standard monthly Medicare Part B premium, which covers medical and outpatient...
What’s a living funeral?
As we age, it’s important to plan for the unexpected. Planning ahead can mean everything from...
Long-term care at a glance; many of us will need it
Because we don’t live forever, it’s important to be prepared in the event that you or a loved...
Cohousing: Independence, companionship and community
Sharon Jayson of Kaiser Health News reports on cohousing, a new trend in housing for older adults...
Medicare drug benefit leaves many with high out-of-pocket costs
The Kaiser Family Foundation just released a report documenting the high out-of-pocket costs for...
Will CMS reduce people’s Part D drug costs?
A recent article by Sarah Jane Tribble in Kaiser Health News suggests that people with Medicare may...