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Top Long-Term Care Insurance Picks for 2024

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Top Long-Term Care Insurance Picks for 2024

The annual review by LTC News is here: 2024's best picks for Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions, including hybrid and short-term cash indemnity policies. There is a wide variety of policy options and types, from the very affordable to the very expensive. This review is an excellent first step in your retirement planning.

Aging in Place: Supporting Independence with the Right Tools

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Aging in Place: Supporting Independence with the Right Tools

Aging in place allows your older loved ones to maintain independence and comfort in familiar surroundings, but it often requires the right tools and adaptations to ensure safety and ease. From motorized toilet lifts to grab bars, these tools can help preserve dignity and reduce accidents.

Why Hips Hurt After 50 — Keep Yours Strong and Pain-Free by Starting with Your Glutes

Why Hips Hurt After 50 — Keep Yours Strong and Pain-Free by Starting with Your Glutes

Hip pain and stiffness often sneak up after 50, especially in women. Learn why hips struggle with age and what you can do to strengthen your glutes and other muscles to stay steady, strong, and confident on your feet.

Aging Life Care Managers Prove Vital as Long-Term Care Needs and Costs Soar, New Study Finds

Aging Life Care Managers Prove Vital as Long-Term Care Needs and Costs Soar, New Study Finds

A Virginia Tech study highlights the essential role of Aging Life Care Managers in reducing stress and improving care for families. As aging and long-term care costs surge, early planning is more crucial than ever.

CMS Proposes Historic 6.4% Cut to Home Health Payments, Exclude Hospice

CMS Proposes Historic 6.4% Cut to Home Health Payments, Exclude Hospice

CMS has proposed a 6.4% cut to home health payments in its 2026 rule, sparking alarm among providers and lawmakers concerned about seniors’ access to care. The sweeping measure notably leaves hospice untouched, surprising many in the industry.

Lawmakers Push to Let Observation Stays Count for Medicare Nursing Home Coverage

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Lawmakers Push to Let Observation Stays Count for Medicare Nursing Home Coverage

A bipartisan group in the House has reintroduced legislation to allow hospital observation stays to count toward Medicare’s three-day rule for nursing home coverage, aiming to protect seniors from unexpected long-term care costs.

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