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Thursday, November 20, 2008

10 Elder-Friendly Bills in Congress That May Now Have New Life: Over the past year and a half, Congressional lawmakers have introduced a number of bills that address long-term care and elder abuse. Some of these measures now have a good chance of being enacted into law.
Investigator to Probe AARP's Marketing of Health Plans: After a Senate inquiry found that AARP has deceptively marketed health plans that could leave its members seriously in debt, the lobbying group has hired an independent investigator . . .
Steps to Take in Advance of Death or Disability: No one wants to face the fact that our loved ones will not be with us forever. Facing our own mortality is frighteni...
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