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To provide for loved ones who need long-term care, too many older Americans are resorting to extreme measures, such as divorce or spending down assets to qualify for assistance. It doesn't have to be this way.
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A new AARP-Caregiving Alliance report finds young boomer women, who juggle kids and careers, are feeling the biggest impact from caring for aging loved ones.
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In this video, two congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle present their views on a reform initiative to help people remain independent as they age.
Why women? Women tend to live longer than men and are more likely to need care from family, community members, and health care providers. In this section, find articles, tools, and other resources for organizing your retirement and building your long-term-care plan.
A four-part series on HBO, THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, documents familes coping with the disease and focuses on groundbreaking scientific research. Watch a series preview, listen to an exclusive interview with Maria Shriver, and find tips and resources to help care for your loved one.
If you're a caregiver, getting criminal background checks on other care providers and home health aides can help to protect older loved ones from mental, physical, and financial abuse.
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