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In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health
Health care options for older adults in small rural towns can be lacking. In Glen Ullin, N.D., some community members are trying to bridge the gaps in care.
Why farmers worry about the costs of long-term care
Farmers are often “land rich, cash poor.” Those who need nursing home care might have to sell or break up their farm to pay for it.
The cost of senior care: Why aging farmers fear the nursing home
Small family farmers are often “land rich, cash poor,” and nursing homes and other types of long-term care are expensive. Many worry about sacrificing their land to pay for care at the end of life.
Long-term care for aging farmers is challenging to obtain. Here’s why.
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Why farmers worry about the costs of long-term care
Farmers are often “land rich, cash poor.” Those who need nursing home care might have to sell or break up their farm to pay for it.
A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis
Researchers found diagnosis rates varied depending on location — with parts of the Great Plains and Southwest seeing fewer dementia cases than predicted.
How gender-affirming care may be impacted when clinics that offer abortions close
After a Planned Parenthood in Knoxville, Tenn., burned down in January, patients relying on gender-affirming care scrambled to find support elsewhere.
