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Lisa Esposito

Washington, D.C.
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Singapore, HuffPost, MSN UK, WebMD, Yahoo News, Aol, U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo and
Freelance health writer, formerly at U.S. News & World Report, complete empty nester.
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Mosquitoes: Safety and Preventing Bites

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By Lisa Esposito, Taylor Young Verified, Gretel Schueller Verified
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Key Takeaways Mosquitoes can carry a range of diseases that pose a risk both at home and while traveling, such as Zika, West Nile virus, dengue and malaria. While most mosquito bites are harmless and only cause a mild irritation, it’s important to watch out for serious side effects or illnesses that could be mosquito-borne. Mosquito activity tends to increase during warmer temperatures and humid climates, so be sure to take more precautions during these times.
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How Much Do Nursing Homes Cost?

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By Elaine K. Howley Verified, Lisa Esposito, Aviva Patz
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Key Takeaways Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior living because they provide round-the-clock nursing care for people with severe or chronic medical conditions who cannot live on their own. The national median monthly cost for a private nursing home is more than $10,500 but can reach as high as $30,000 per month or go as low as $5,000 per month.
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When the Partners of Alzheimer's Patients Seek Other Companionship

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By Christina Levandowski, Lisa Esposito, Shanley Chien Verified
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
In early 2003, Eric and Gaye Reeves learned that Gaye had Alzheimer's disease. In the wake of the diagnosis, Eric struggled to work full time while providing care for his wife at home. Getty Images "One day I came home, and she wouldn't let me in,” he says. “She didn't recognize me." The family tried to situate Gaye in an assisted living facility, but it quickly became apparent that she needed to move to a memory care unit.
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