As Democrats embrace the idea of expanding the federal health insurance program, we looked at what it covers and costs. It’s far from “free.” Source: NYT > Business – Abby Goodnough
Age Discrimination Is Hard to Prove, Even Harder to Fix
Even when plaintiffs win their suits, correcting institutional biases can take years. Source: NYT > Business – Paula Span
Andrew Dibner, Medical Alert Pioneer, Is Dead at 93
Concerned about what happens when people fall and can’t reach a telephone to call an ambulance, Mr. Dibner, a psychologist, developed a system to help. Source: NYT > Business – Richard Sandomir
The Rolling Stones, Still Filling Stadiums, Know What You Need: An Annuity
The bad boys of rock ‘n’ roll are back on tour, sponsored by a group whose members see Stones fans as prime targets for a financial product geared toward retirement. Source: NYT > Business – Jeff Sommer
At 75, Taking Care of Mom, 99: ‘We Did Not Think She Would Live This Long’
The phenomenon some experts call “aging together” — people in their 60s and 70s, usually women, helping much older relatives — can take a financial toll. Source: NYT > Business – Susan B. Garland
Risk for Dementia May Increase With Long-Term Use of Certain Medicines
Here’s what research suggests about a class of drugs called anticholinergics, which treat a wide range of ailments, from depression to bladder issues. Source: NYT > Business – Pam Belluck