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One Condition a Month, Explored in Depth

Each month we take one of the twelve conditions in the series and dig into a single, practical question families actually ask — how fast it progresses, what the first weeks look like, or when a symptom becomes a long-term care issue, and where long-term care insurance (LTC) fits into the picture. New posts publish on the first of the month.

Latest Articles on Long-Term Care

Adult daughter comforting her father during a blood draw at a clinic
Sep 2026·Cognitive Health & Early Detection

Alzheimer's Blood Tests and the APOE4 Gene: A Family Guide

Four FDA-cleared blood tests and a gene result can flag Alzheimer's years early. What the numbers mean — and the insurance trap to handle first.

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Adult daughter supporting her father during stroke rehabilitation therapy
Sep 2026·Part 2 of 12·Stroke and CVA

What Happens in the First 90 Days After a Stroke

The recovery window that determines how much independence a person gets back — and what families should watch for along the way.

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Editorial photograph of an adult daughter helping her father with an at-home exercise, representing family caregiving
Aug 2026·Part 1 of 12·Organic Brain Syndrome

5 Early Signs of Dementia Families Often Miss (And What to Do Next)

The warning signs rarely look like the movies. Here's what actually shows up first — and the three things to do in the same week you notice them.

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The Dependency Series is a 12-part educational series on the medical conditions that most often lead to long-term dependency in aging adults, published by the Health Education Resource Center.

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