Archive for social programs – Page 2

Columns

(Column) Toni Says: Enrolling in Medicare with health issues

Hello Toni: I am retiring on Jan. 1 and am beginning to search for the right Medicare option ... Read more

State And Nation

In cities across the US, Black and Latino neighborhoods have less access to pharmacies

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Parts of the north side of Montgomery are defined by what it has lost: restaurants, ... Read more

Columns

(Toni Says) Does Medicare Part D cover prescriptions for clinical trials?

Dear Toni: I turn 65 in September, am covered under my wife’s employer’s health insurance and fighting liver ... Read more

Local News

Part 1: Few prepared to cover long-term care costs

Editor’s note: The following is Part 1 of a special report, “The High Cost of Long-Term Care.” Part ... Read more

Local News

SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. seniors largely unprepared for long-term health care

The number of Americans older than 65 keeps rising — and will for decades to come. While experts ... Read more

Local News

ASU’s Brown Hall revitalization project underway

What’s old sometimes stays old but gets a revitalization — as in the case of Athens State University’s ... Read more

Local News

Part 5: Special report: Adult day services face challenges

Editor’s note: The following is Part 5 of a special report, “The High Cost of Long-Term Care.” Part ... Read more

Local News

Part 2: Even short stay in long-term care is difficult

Editor’s note: The following is Part 2 of a special report, “The High Cost of Long-Term Care.” Part ... Read more

Local News

Part 3: Black Americans are underrepresented in resident care communities, AP/CNHI News analysis finds

Editor’s note: The following is Part 3 of a special report, “The High Cost of Long-Term Care.” Part ... Read more

Local News

Part 4: Planning ahead helps with limited choices

Editor’s note: The following is Part 4 of a special report, “The High Cost of Long-Term Care.” Part ... Read more