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Crisis Devastates Assets Even in a Good Economy

In an uncertain world, the value of affordable Long-Term Care Insurance has never been greater. Guaranteed tax-free benefits will safeguard savings and income and reduce family stress no matter what crisis is occurring.

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40% of COVID-19 Deaths are Nursing Home Residents

There is no ‘social distancing’ when providing care. COVID-19 is presenting challenges in how care is delivered. Having choice of quality care in the future even more important than ever. No matter where long-term care is delivered it is close and personal.

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Think You Have Long-Term Care at Work? Probably Not.

Do you have coverage for long-term care at work? Probably not. Generally, people think long-term care disability is the same as long-term care. It is not. Know some of the misconceptions before you start planning.

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Coronavirus Particularly Vulnerable to Elderly

The virus crisis is especially harmful to those you are older, in nursing homes and have pre-existing health issues. Get the facts and take precautions.

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Coronavirus Particularly Vulnerable to Elderly

The virus crisis is especially harmful to those you are older, in nursing homes and have pre-existing health issues. Get the facts and take precautions.

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Dogs are a Best Friend for Those with Dementia

Can service dogs help those with dementia or Alzheimer's? Yes. Trained service dogs can help someone with dementia navigate the world for a better quality of life - easing some of the burdens on family caregivers.

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CNN Report on Dementia and Care

Dementia and other forms of memory loss impact people all over the world. This CNN report reviews the issue and a unique way to care for those who suffer from memory loss. Caregiving is hard, an advance plan which includes affordable Long-Term Care Insurance will ease the burden and protect assets

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Crisis Devastates Assets Even in a Good Economy

40% of COVID-19 Deaths are Nursing Home Residents

40% of COVID-19 Deaths are Nursing Home Residents

Think You Have Long-Term Care at Work? Probably Not.

Think You Have Long-Term Care at Work? Probably Not.

Coronavirus Particularly Vulnerable to Elderly

Coronavirus Particularly Vulnerable to Elderly

Dogs are a Best Friend for Those with Dementia

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CNN Report on Dementia and Care

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Long Term Care Insurance for single women

CNN Report on Dementia and Care

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