Six steps to the safe, affordable protection you need.
1. Consider long-term care insurance (LTCI) when still fairly young, as you approach your 50’s.
Why? Rates are lower then, and you’re more likely
When a Reverse Mortgage is not the Best Option
You may have heard of this thing called a reverse mortgage as a way to provide liquid cash during your retirement. As you try and plan your finances for your golden years, you research a reverse mortg
Long-Term Services and Supports
Despite efforts to stay healthy and prevent disease, many older adults will eventually develop some degree of limitations and need additional paid or unpaid help with basic daily living activities. Lo
How to Bust the Medicaid Mindboggler
Introduction: Having extensively researched the mindboggling social service programs of Institutional Medicaid and Global Options, and having helped countless frustrated applicants through the procedu
Senior Living Options
This article briefly summarizes the different types of Senior Living Options.
What Are 55+ Living Communities?
55+ Communities are sometimes called age active adult housing, qualified communities or a
What is Adult Day Care?
Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allow
Who Provides Home Care?
Home care services are usually provided by home care organizations but may also be obtained from registries and independent providers. Home care organizations include home health agencies; hospices; h
Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin
It’s important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative.
As Americans live increasingly longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often
Paying for Long Term Care
How will you pay for long term care?
Among all the uncertainties surrounding professional long term care is one sure thing: It costs a lot. Unfortunately, public programs cover only so much of the cos
Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources