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Political advocacy is a cornerstone of democracy. This includes the ability to lobby public officials. However, professional lobbyists may exert outsized influence on policymakers.
One way to fund long-term services and supports (LTSS) is to adapt or combine coverage with existing life insurance coverage.
A reverse mortgage is a loan secured by the value of a home and does not require payments as long as the borrower lives in the home.
Medicaid is the nation’s largest publicly financed health insurance program for people with low incomes. It is a means-tested program.
Civic engagement can take many forms: individual volunteerism, organizational development and leadership, public service, and electoral participation.
Enabling the improvement of people’s health depends on people taking control of their health as they age and on systems that support healthy choices and provide everyone affordable, high-quality ca
To achieve good health outcomes, consumers and their family caregivers must understand how to engage effectively with medical systems and community-based resources that support and promote health.
People can stay healthy as they age, in part, by assuming personal responsibility for their health.
In the U.S., many health care decisions—such as whether to seek health care and where to go for care—can have significant financial consequences for individuals and the health care system.
Cognitive health is a critical component of healthy aging. As the U.S. population ages, dementia and other cognitive health conditions are likely to increase.