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A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their lives. Some research suggests that share may be as high as two-thirds.
Yet relatively few old ... (full story)
Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England
LONDON (AP) — A former cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40 will be installed as archbishop of Canterbury on March 25, publicly celebrating her election as the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Although Sarah Mullally, 63, formally became the archbishop of Canterbury in January, last week’s even ... (full story)
Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself
ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.
Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Experts say ... (full story)
Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials
The U.S. Defense Department will remove media offices from the Pentagon after a federal judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit challenging limits on reporters’ access to the building, a department official announced March 23.
An area of the Pentagon known as "Correspondents’ Corridor" that reporte ... (full story)
Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste — also called e-wa ... (full story)