America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Lifestyle
August 19th, 2022
5 Facts You Should Know About Firefighter Turnout Gear
Firefighters, the men, and women who enter danger, depend on their gear to help keep them safe. However, it has been discovered that some of that gear is causing health problems.
Lifestyle
August 16th, 2022
Options to Consider When Parents Require Different Levels of Long-Term Health Care
Many middle-aged adults' conversations revolve around their aging parents and long-term care. Many families face a crisis when no planning is done in advance. There are ways to make the crisis easier.
Lifestyle
April 30th, 2023
Retirement Planning How to Map Your Financial Performance
An increase in average life expectancy increases the need to plan for retirement. Most people desire financial security, and that takes some effort on your part. You want to have a secure lifestyle and even leave a legacy. Start planning.
Government
August 13th, 2022
Government-Run Long-Term Care Insurance Program in South Korea Facing Financial Woes
Long-term health care is a worldwide issue. Aging populations, advances in medical science, greater longevity, and increasing costs have consequences on families and governments. South Korea's national LTC Insurance program is facing financial problems.
Health
July 1st, 2025
Consequences of Long-Term Health Care Depend on Type and Reason Care is Required
As more people require long-term health care, families feel the consequences. The costs of care vary depending on the type of services someone needs. Family caregivers face stress and personal health problems.
Insurance
August 10th, 2022
Understanding Types of Medicare Plans
Medicare is health insurance primarily for those aged 65 and older. We pay taxes for Medicare, and it becomes our primary health insurance when we are retired. Plus, many people have supplements to Medicare. Understanding Medicare is vital to making the right choices.
Insurance
August 9th, 2022
Australia Looks Toward Long-Term Care Insurance to Provide Aged Care
Funding long-term health care is a problem governments and families must consider based on increasing numbers of people who need help with daily activities. In Australia, the government funded aged-care problem is under financial constraints. LTC Insurance can be a solution.
Care Facilities
August 8th, 2022
Professional Baseball Players Spend Season Living in Senior Community
Most people think of professional baseball players as multimillionaires. However, most pros are minor leaguers, making very little in the hopes of making it to the big time. These minor leaguers are spending the season living in senior living.
Health
March 3rd, 2025
Older Adults Can Benefit from Dental Implants and Proactive Dental Care
Dental care is often overlooked in overall health care among older adults. Like younger people, older people sometimes don't like going to the dentist. Yet, dental implants and routine dental care will benefit physical and emotional well-being.
Homecare
August 4th, 2022
Being a Family Caregiver is Challenging - Once the Job Ends, the Challenges Don't End
Adult children make up most unpaid family caregivers. Older spouses make up only a small percentage as the job is too difficult. Either way, once the caregiving stops, the emotional and physical impact on the caregiver doesn't end.
Lifestyle
July 15th, 2025
Buying Property Overseas: What You Need to Consider
Buying real estate overseas can be a complex process. Whether you want a vacation home or wish to have an investment property, getting professional help is essential.
Insurance
August 3rd, 2022
Over Half of Those Buying Long-Term Care Insurance Were Between Ages 40-59 in 2021
The awareness of the long-term health care problem and Washington's LTC tax have pushed more people to purchase LTC Insurance at even younger ages. The trend should continue in the years ahead.
