Latest articles by Christopher J. Gearon
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Don't Wait to Check Out Assisted Living
retirement Consider timing, type of facility and costs when choosing a long-term care option.
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Insurance If You Can't Work
Making Your Money Last If you're unable to work for an extended period of time, a long-term disability insurance policy could help pay the bills.
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Video Helps With End-of-Life Options
retirement The information can give patients more power over how they want their last days to play out.
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The ABCs of Picking a Medigap Policy
retirement For those enrolling in traditional Medicare, buying a supplemental insurance policy covers the substantial gaps left by deductibles and co-payments.
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Health Plans Shrink Choice of Providers
insurance A small provider network could lead to unexpected, big medical bills. Take these five steps to reduce that risk.
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There's No Place Like a Medical Home
retirement A new approach to primary care, patient-centered medical homes save money, reduce unnecessary services and improve patients' health.
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Looking for Medical Help With a Clinical Trial
retirement A little-noticed provision of the Affordable Care Act could open the door for many patients seeking potentially life-saving treatments.
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Medicare Advantage Plans Can Cut Costs and Hassle
retirement These private insurance plans are a one-stop shop for medical care.
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Pay Flat Fees to Doctors With Direct Primary Care
Making Your Money Last For a set price, patients receive a full range of medical services.
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Shop Prices for Health Care on the Web
Making Your Money Last New online tools can help consumers find the best deals on medical care.
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Find the Best Center for Assisted Living
Making Your Money Last Visit several places, scour the fine print and ask a lot of questions when choosing an assisted-living facility.
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5 Ways to Age in Place
retirement Communities nationwide are experimenting with housing options and services to help seniors live independently and stay in their own homes.
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Insurance That Will Protect Your Income
insurance Disability insurance will replace a portion of your income if an illness or accident prevents you from working.
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The Long-Distance Caregiver
Caregiving Hire a care manager or assemble a network of helpers if your parent lives far away.
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Doctor House Calls in the Information Age
retirement Physicians are communicating with their patients using Web-based programs.
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The ABCs of Filling Medicare Gaps
retirement Choosing among the dozen private Medigap insurance plans can be difficult.
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Get a Hip Replaced and See the World
retirement A growing number of seniors are traveling abroad for cheaper medical procedures.
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Knock Down Your Drug Costs
Making Your Money Last You can slash your prescription-drug costs by employing a number of simple strategies.
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A Medicare Primer
retirement What you need to know about Medicare before you hit your 65th birthday.
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Your Medical History at Your Fingertips
retirement Need your history in a hurry? A personal health record can store your data in one place.
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Reliable Health Advice That's Only a Click Away
retirement We scoured the Internet to find some of the most useful health-care sites the Web has to offer.
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Beware: Your Hospital Could Make You Sick
retirement Protect yourself from hospital-related infections and mistakes by monitoring your own treatment.
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Don't Let a Fall Trip Up Your Life
retirement Prevent falls by taking tai chi, rearranging your furniture and checking your vision.
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