Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

We expect our loved ones to be able to enjoy their golden years retiring, working on passion projects or getting into new hobbies. However, the transition to senior care is rarely planned.

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