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Caregiver Crunch: How To Find Affordable Care

Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Aging, Home Care, Alzheimers, Ken Dychtwald, Ltc, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Caregiver, Health Insurance, Health Care, Living News
Ken Dychtwald Ph.D.

Living longer means more years to learn, work, play and enjoy time with those we love. However, there's also the increased possibility of health problems along the way.

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Finding a Place for Mom (or Dad)

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Dementia, Home Care, Alzheimers, Assisted Living, End of Life Care, Nursing Homes, Hospice Care, Elder Care, Living News
Linda Bergthold

For many families, the time will eventually come when mom or dad cannot live alone safely. And woe is the family member who has to deliver that message -- it's best to be prepared.

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Aging Parents, Home Care: What You Need To Know When Hiring Health Aides

Fern Siegel | Posted 11.21.2009 | New York

Read More: Home Care, Health Care, Partners in Care, Seniors, Living News, Nursing, Nurses, New York City, New York News
Fern Siegel

What do families need to know when hiring home care? It's critical to factor in cost, job requirements, employee consistency, security issues and expertise.

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From Oil To Natural Gas Heating: More Americans Switching

Wall Street Journal | Jeremy Singer-Vine | Posted 09.13.2008 | Green

Read More: Home Care, Oil, Oil Prices, Green, Green News, Environment, Homeowners, Natural Gas, Home Heating, Green Living, Green News

Suzanne and Dave Francione figured they could reduce their heating bill by $1,300 this winter by switching from oil to natural gas, so they called the...

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