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Even if you and your spouse agree on everything, there's probably one major difference between the two of you. You probably have different end dates for retirement. After all, you may not be the same age. Or pe Aging parents, aging us: How to prepare for the next stage in life 04/26/2017 04:43am • The possibility of parents losing independence and control of their lives is a very real fear, and watching parents get older is a wake-up call for those in their 50s and 60s, too. If your parents have reached the age of 70, it���s time to have a conversation with them about what to do should the Helping People With Dementia Find Purpose Through Work 04/20/2017 08:00pm • In the last dozen years, the number of people diagnosed with dementia has multiplied from an estimated 18 million to a whopping 47 million, worldwide. These numbers are expected to double by 2020; that's just 13 years from now. The Alzheimer's Association reports that a person is diagnosed with dem When Breast Cancer Threatens Your Job 04/18/2017 08:00pm • Having a breast cancer diagnosis is hard enough without worrying about job security. With supportive employers, many women continue to work during cancer treatments like chemotherapy. But other women, often in low-paying positions or small organizations, are more vulnerable. And no matter what your The Tipping Point: When Should You Write Your First Will? 04/17/2017 08:00pm • Maria Cornelius decided to write her first will after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 at age 50. 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But what happens to wo Report: Patients 'at risk' at DC VA medical center 04/12/2017 05:44pm • WASHINGTON ��� An investigation into the D.C. Veterans Affairs��Medical Center��uncovered serious issues regarding the handling of medical equipment, including persistent shortages and supposedly sterile supplies being stored in dirty and cluttered conditions. The lapses "placed patients at unnec 6 Occupations That Typically Require a Master's Degree 04/02/2017 08:00pm • These days, it can seem like the only way to get an entry-level job is with a master's degree, especially in some occupations. That was certainly true when Ronnika Williams, now 33, was looking for a job in archival work after graduating with a bachelor's degree in history from Western Michigan Univ 4 Fields Where Doctorates Lead to Jobs 04/02/2017 08:00pm • Graduates of doctoral programs often struggle to translate their academic training into a steady job. 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