The United States has no coherent system for providing long-term care, leading many who are aging to struggle to stay independent or to rely on a patchwork of solutions.
Category: Elderly
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Analysis of the US Health and Retirement Study
An explanation of the findings from the federally financed survey to assess long-term care needs and finances of those 65 and older.
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What Long-Term Care Looks Like Around the World
Most countries spend more than the United States on care, but middle class and affluent people still bear a substantial portion of the costs.
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Engaging and Aging on ‘The Golden Bachelor’
Two members of The New York Times’s Culture section discuss how a twist on a decades-old reality series has become must-watch television.
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Hearing Aids Are More Affordable, and Perhaps More Needed, Than Ever
Over-the-counter devices have been available for a year now. New research suggests they may have unexpected benefits.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting. Here’s How to Navigate the Ad Blitz.
A new study found that the advertisements can be confusing and misleading. Here’s how to make smart buying decisions.
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For ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and Others, What Dating After 60 Looks Like
For ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and other singles of a certain age, there may be bad dates and false starts. But romance can be infinitely better after decades of life experience.
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Covid Vaccines May Roll Out Within Days
The F.D.A. is expected to approve a new round of shots by Pfizer and Moderna as early as Monday to prepare Americans for the fall and winter season when infections usually tick upward.
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Covid Vaccines May Roll Out Within Days
The F.D.A. is expected to approve a new round of shots by Pfizer and Moderna as early as Monday to prepare Americans for the fall and winter season when infections usually tick upward.
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States’ Paid Leave Plans Could Help Protect Caregivers’ Savings
It’s not unusual for people caring for family members to tap their retirement accounts or go into debt to pay bills. Some states are trying to help them avoid that.
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Tal vez necesitas un amigo de otra generación
Las amistades con gran diferencia de edad pueden mejorar la calidad de vida de los involucrados.