Linda Kople

Linda is a freelance writer interested in retirement planning, health and aging.

Contributor Since: 10-31-2017

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Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Paid Huge Benefits in 2017

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Rising Need for Long-Term Care Increasing Dependency on Family

New Data Shows Length of Nursing Home Use. Data Can Be Used for Planning.

Michael J. Fox: "We Have the Answers in Us." Parkinson's Research Accelerating Treatments.

Prescription Drug Use Increases with Age Presenting Potential Problems for Caregivers

LTC Insurance Claims Data Shows Some People Recover

CNN's John King Reveals His MS Diagnosis on Live TV

Preventing and Identifying Self-Neglect in Older Family

Alan Jackson Reveals His Neurological Disease

Only 1 in 5 Adults 65+ Will Avoid Needing LTC

States May 'Tax' You if You Don't Have LTC Insurance.

Quality LTC Provides Focus on Training and Safety

Younger Is Better When You Want Affordable LTC Policies

Autoimmune Diseases and You

LTC Health Costs Getting Bigger in Texas

Who Will Need Long-Term Health Care?

Relationship Changes When You Become a Caregiver

Caring for Family with Dementia is Demanding

Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Test Potential Alzheimer's Cure

North Carolina Seeing Growing Cost for LTC

Language Barriers and LTC Growing Concern

Caring for an Aging America When Many are in Denial

Procrastination Stands in the Way of LTC Solutions

Parent Needs Long-Term Care Now - What Next?

Understand Frailty - Another Part of Aging

Chronic Kidney Disease - Is That Lab Work A Problem?

Can't Escape Aging - It's Happening Worldwide

Getting Up at Night for the Bathroom? Might Have BPH.

I’m Not Old Yet – Why Worry About Long-Term Care?

Don't Plan for a Nursing Home - Plan Independence at Home

When the Family Long-Term Care Crisis Occurs are You and Your Family Prepared?

Once You Hit Age 50 Aging in Place Becomes Attractive Idea

Majority of LTC Insurance Buyers are in Their 50s

Dementia Diagnosis – Now What?

Frontline LTC Staff Facing Challenges in LTC Facilities

Acting on Future Long-Term Care Provides Financial Security

Dementia, COVID-19 Isolation and Added Mortality Risk Hard on Families

Economic Uncertainly Emphasizes Need for LTC

The Duties of a Caregiver - Don’t Think it’s Easy

Coping with Spouse or Parent’s Declining Health

Caregivers: Better Reduce Stress for Your Health

"We are the Elderly” - Pope Francis Speaks Out

New Missouri Law Allows Cameras in Nursing Homes

Aging, Sleep and Your Gut, Changes and Warning Signs

40% of COVID-19 Deaths are Nursing Home Residents

More Americans are Caregivers Than Ever Before

Caregiver Burnout Managing Responsibilities

Thinking About Long-Term Care Amid COVID-19?

Post COVID-19 World Brings Changes in Long-Term Care

17% of Non-Caregivers Expect to be Caregivers

America Experiencing Loss of Independence

Crisis Devastates Assets Even in a Good Economy

Pets Add Longevity and Add Comfort

When Mom or Dad Starts Long-Term Care

Do More Than Just Be Aware of Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care Getting Attention on 2020 Campaign Trail

Focused on Your Funeral Instead of Long-Term Care?

Family Caregivers Become Exhausted Due to Long-Term Care

Dementia Comes Out of Hiding on Social Media

Poll Shows Caregivers Neglecting Their Own Health

Dogs are a Best Friend for Those with Dementia

STUDY: Caregiver’s Health & Well-Being

Pets Provide Comfort and Companionship for Elderly

Visual Memories Help with Transition into Long-Term Care

High-Net-Worth Individuals Value in LTC Insurance

Tax Proposal May Give Nebraskans Deduction

This Is Why Long-Term Care Insurance is Affordable

Polypharmacy Has Consequences with Aging Adults

Long-Term Care Insurance Industry Paid Huge Benefits in 2017

Long-Term Care Spending Continues to Rise

Caring for Alzheimer’s Requires Self-Care First

New Guidelines for High Blood Pressure

Sex in Nursing Homes and Care Facilities

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