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A nurse assists a woman using a walker.

A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance

Here’s a potential solution for folks who want to buy long-term care insurance but don’t have the cash to cover premiums.

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A staircase in a home.

The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place

A recent study indicates that 88% of adults 50 and older say they want to age in place. But there are overlooked downsides to aging in place.

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A man holds a brain used for research.

Why You Might Want to Donate Your Brain to Science

Organ donor programs do not include brains, creating a tissue shortage that impedes research into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and concussions.

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Edd and Cynthia Staton in front of the White House.

Why We Are Glad We Started Social Security Benefits at 62

Experts say you should avoid taking reduced Social Security payments at 62 unless you need the money immediately. That ignores the value of a key asset. Time.

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Many older adults remain active. This person is pulling a parachute to base jump.

Many Older Adults Think the Best Is Yet to Come

Age Wave founder Ken Dychtwald takes close looks at his life and his generation, and finds reasons to be encouraged about aging and older adults in America.

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