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A nationally syndicated column & news feed service devoted to retirement and aging issues.

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James Miller

Aging advocate, columnist, author and NBC television news contributor.

Recent Columns & On-Air

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How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen (KFOR-TV)

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What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2025

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How to Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs

Millions of older adults miss out on saving money through public & private benefits programs because they don’t know they’re eligible — or how to apply.

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In the United States, caregiving is largely a private matter rather than a public concern. Americans caring for elderly or disabled adults cobble together help from nonprofits, community groups, church, friends and family — and even though there are 53 million of them, often feel intensely alone.

How did we get here?

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