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In the past few years, new plans with extended health care benefits have been developed, assisting baby boomers with ...

And while Medicare and Medicare supplemental coverage often cover a large portion of seniors' health-related expenses, what it won't typically cover is the cost of long-term care. That's where ...

An assisted living facility charges $5,350 a month. A nursing home will run you $9,733. Many Americans have watched long-term care play out for a parent or grandparent. But many of us seem to be ...