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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

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.

A Veteran’s Guide To Long-Term Care

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A Veteran’s Guide To Long-Term Care

Discover VA long-term care benefits for veterans, including nursing homes, home care, caregiver support, and insurance options to plan ahead.

CNA Training: The Hidden Factor That Determines the Quality of Your Loved One’s Care

CNA Training: The Hidden Factor That Determines the Quality of Your Loved One’s Care

When you tour an extended care facility, you see the dining room and activities—but the real measure of quality care comes from the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who provide 80 to 90 percent of hands-on care for older adults.

Addiction Doesn’t Retire: Substance Misuse After 60

Addiction Doesn’t Retire: Substance Misuse After 60

You may not picture addiction when you think of your parents or grandparents. Yet late-life substance misuse is common, often missed, and it can fast-track the need for care. Learn the signs, the risks, and where to get age-appropriate help.

VA Aid and Attendance: A Vet's Guide to Paying for Extended Care

VA Aid and Attendance: A Vet's Guide to Paying for Extended Care

You want your parent who served our country in the armed forces to have a safe, dignified, and supported at home or in assisted living. Here is how the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit works in 2025, who qualifies, and how to apply without costly mistakes.

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