Deborah Miller: Long-term care may require insurance (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
Without a crystal ball, it's hard to predict whether a person will need nursing home care. Because of the high costs involved, many people look for a way to handle such possible expenses as they set up their other estate plans.

Loss of health coverage no shock to GM retiree (The Grand Rapids Press)
GRANDVILLE -- When Jim Stelma woke up Tuesday, he already sensed he might be losing ground. Stelma, a 65-year-old accountant supervisor who retired from General Motors Corp. in 2005, knew his career-long employer was in deep pain.

Health Notes (Baltimore Sun)
The Glenwood branch library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville, will offer free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring by Howard County Hospital staff. Screening sessions are scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 7 and 21. Information: 410-313-5577.