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Whether it’s fear of pain or bankruptcy, many of us avoid going to the dentist as long as possible. While the discomfort of dental procedures is no laughing matter, and there may even be procedures you feel are unnecessary, it’s indisputable that proper dental care is essential for your physical…

By the time we reach our later years, we carry a lifetime of experiences and relationships, with all of the complexities that can accompany a richly lived life- not to mention the physical and mental health challenges that can also arise as we get older. Occasionally these complexities create legal…

Just like the first time you saw a gray hair or realized you’re not hearing so well, there’s likely been a first time when you discovered your mouth didn’t look quite right. Maybe you noticed your smile seems smaller and crooked, or your teeth seem to be moving slightly. Changes…

It’s never easy to live in today’s world if you don’t have enough money. Couple the challenges of being impoverished with the realities of being a senior, and the consequences multiply- sometimes with life-altering impact. Take, for example, a new study out of University College of London and just published…

Many of us look for ratings when making choices, and in the nursing home arena, there are rating systems as well. The federal government has a website, Nursing Home Compare, which is a combination of independent analysis and facility-provided info about every Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home in the US….

No matter how well prepared you may think you are, the costs of paying for long term care, for either a loved one or yourself, are sometimes almost incalculable- and uninsurable. There are so many competing factors that will influence what expenses you and your family may incur: the types…