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Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals 65 and over, disabled individuals under the age of 65, and those needing kidney transplants or renal dialysis. Consumers contribute to the costs of Medicare through premiums, deductibles and co-payments.

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  1. Top Five Reasons to Buy Long Term Care Insurance
    By AGIS Staff, AGIS Network
    An informational guide for why to buy long term care insurance. Also covers costs and how to select a long term care insurance company.
  2. Nursing Home Checklist
    This list helps you select a Skilled Nursing Facilities facility that meets your loved one's needs.
  3. Cancer Facts for People Over 50
    National Institute on Aging
    You are more likely to get cancer as you get older, even if no one in your family has had it. The good news is that cancer death rates are going down.
  4. Continuing Care Residence Checklist
    This checklist helps you select a continuing care facility that meets your loved one's needs.
  5. RESPITE: Time Out for Caregivers Part I
    By Nancy Carson, National Family Caregivers Association
    No one can expend their energy, strength, and time giving to someone else, especially in the demanding role of family caregiver, without replenishing their own reserves. Sooner or later, something has to give. Respit…
  6. Falls and Fractures
    National Institute on Aging
    A simple fall can change your life. Just ask any of the thousands of older men and women who fall each year and break a bone.
  7. Food Stamp Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled
    US Dept of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
    Most food stamp rules apply to all households, but there are a few special rules for households that contain an elderly or disabled member.
  8. Is Home Health Care an Option?
    By Attorney Joseph L. Matthews, Nolo
    The benefits of home health care are great, but it's not always practical.
  9. Caregiving and Depression
    Family Caregiver Alliance
    Could the sadness, loneliness or anger you feel today be a warning sign of depression? It's possible. It is not unusual for...
  10. Fact Sheet - Caregiving and Depression
    Family Caregiver Alliance
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