When Needs Arise, These Older Women Have One Another’s Backs

When Needs Arise, These Older Women Have One Another’s Backs
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NEW YORK—Like many women aging alone, Eileen Kobrin worried that an accident could claim her independence.

Then, two years ago at age 71, Kobrin fell while on vacation, breaking her left ankle. Then her Caring Collaborative network sprang into action.

Judith Graham
Judith Graham
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Judith Graham is a contributing columnist for Kaiser Health News, which originally published this article. KHN’s coverage of these topics is supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and The SCAN Foundation.
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