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Alzheimer's disease is a frightening thing to think about getting for anyone. Understanding what we know about the disease can help lessen that fear, but one of the most important things to understand about Alzheimer's is what we still do n… Read More

A federal court in South Dakota declared that a key Medicaid eligibility question was moot and declined to resolve it. Upon entering a nursing home South Dakota resident Howard Johnson applied for Medicaid to cover the costs of his care. His applicat… Read More

The cost of nursing home care continues to rise. Seniors should plan for continued increases. A new study released by the Lincoln Financial Group reveals that on average the cost of semi-private and private nursing home care in the U.S. increased by… Read More

At first glance it might not seem that the battle over raising the minimum wage is of pressing importance to retired people, but if one advocacy group is correct it might be a vital concern for seniors in nursing homes. The current political battle o… Read More

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump does not receive a lot of praise from Democrats. However, one columnist believes that Trump is a key reason why one of the Democrats' favorite programs will be preserved. In every Presidential elect… Read More

America's aging population is drawing attention to a large health care gap in the country: long-term care. Covering this gap could prove difficult and costly, but there are some ways that it can be done. Americans in most demographic groups are… Read More

The Obama administration's proposal to change how doctors are reimbursed for administering some prescription medications might cover only a relatively small portion of Medicare spending on prescription medication, but that has not stopped the ba… Read More

One of the toughest decisions that seniors face is when they should start taking Social Security benefits. Thinking about a few possibilities makes the decision easier for most people. It is common knowledge that monthly Social Security benefits incr… Read More