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Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

  • Written by Kahli Zietlow, Physician and Clinical Associate Professor of Geriatrics & Internal Medicine, University of Michigan
imageIt's important for older adults to plan for their care as they age.Maskot/Maskot via Getty Images

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