America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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January 17th, 2022
Olive Oil Linked to Reduced Risk of Dying Early
Are you using olive oil in your cooking? Perhaps you are considering a Mediterranean diet. Research shows that olive oil may help prevent you from dying early. However, aging happens, and maintaining good health as we get older has many benefits.
Care Facilities
January 14th, 2022
Family and Friends Provide Substantial Amounts of Care in Long-Term Care Facilities - Study
Informal caregivers are the backbone of long-term health care, but the job places stress and anxiety on family caregivers. We expect LTC facilities to have adequate staffing, but a study suggests facilities became dependent on informal caregivers as well.
Care Facilities
January 16th, 2023
Current Long-Term Care Facility Survey System Carries the Risk of Producing Sterilized Care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conducts surveys of long-term care facilities following the protocols set up to determine whether a facility is following regulations and eligible for recertification. But are these surveys producing 'sterilized care?"
Homecare
February 4th, 2024
Both Parents Have Dementia, Now What? Ways to Cope
When a parent has the onset of dementia, you often take on a caregiver's job. When both parents have dementia, you have double the pressure. There are ways to cope. What if this happens to you and your spouse in the future? Are you prepared?
Health
January 10th, 2022
Researchers Discover How Exercise Can Improve Memory
Most people start getting concerned about memory loss after age 50. The number of people with dementia will increase in the decades ahead unless some treatment or cure is discovered. Meanwhile, planning is vital for your family and finances.
January 9th, 2022
Keeping Clean in the Virus World. Which Items at Home Should Be Cleaned More Often?
Regular cleaning and disinfecting the high-touch surfaces in your home is a crucial precaution to lower the risk of infection, especially today with COVID-19. Where do you start? How do you help older parents?
January 8th, 2022
Women with Cardio Issues Lead to Midlife Cognitive Decline
The decline in memory and cognitive skills can start in midlife for women with cardiovascular conditions and middle age risk factors. These individuals have a higher risk of needing long-term care and often wait until it is too late to seek Long-Term Care Insurance.
Insurance
February 17th, 2023
Over $12 Billion in Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid in 2021
According to a trade group's annual report, American families received a huge amount of Long-Term Care Insurance benefits in 2021 to help pay for the growing costs of long-term health care services and supports. These benefits pay for quality care options easing the stress and anxiety otherwise placed on adult children.
Insurance
January 9th, 2023
2022’s Top Long-Term Care Insurance Options
More people are planning for declining health and aging with affordable Long-Term Care Insurance. Many options are available, but there are good options and better options like anything else. LTC NEWS reviewed the best options for 2022, so you can plan before you retire.
January 24th, 2022
Seven Locations Where People are Moving to When They Retire - Right Now
If you are looking to relocate when you retire, these seven locations offer what many people look for when they move. Consider the weather, cost of living, access to quality health care, and how far from family you will be when you move.
Homecare
December 29th, 2021
Parent's Health Decline Might Mean Moving Them into Your Home - What to Do When the Crisis Arises
Ideally, your mom and dad will remain healthy and independent. But many people will need some help with daily activities or require supervision due to dementia. There are things to consider when it's time to move mom or dad into your home.
December 28th, 2021
Being Bored in Retirement? It Happens - What to Do If It Happens to You
Being bored after you retire? Yes, it happens. You own your time when you are retired. You get to do what you want and when you want to do it. Here are some ideas to make sure you don't get bored.
