The Department of Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has come forth with a new kit called "Own Your Future: Planning for long-term care." I received my pamphlet because the state where I live is one that has hopped on board and is including a state-specific insert. They are actively mailing pamphlets with an attached post card you can send in to get a free kit.
I sent my postcard in and found out that this is well worth a little trouble. Whether you as a caregiver will find...
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Long-term care. It’s something that we often don’t want to think about, but the need often comes to the forefront in many people’s... Read more »
A fascinating caregiving article on the New York Times Web site has grabbed a lot of attention in the past few days. Titled “Elder-Care... Read more »
Reaching menopause gives us a natural place in which to pause and evaluate where we’ve been and where we’re going. We can look at... Read more »
While I was growing up, I'd hear, occasionally, about someone having to go to a "rest home" or an "old folk's home." As the decades slipped... Read more »
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