America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Homecare
July 18th, 2021
Getting Mad at Parents for Getting Older
The role reversal for a parent caring for a child and child caring for a parent creates stress, burden, pressure, and even anger. Planning will help loved ones have time to be family.
July 17th, 2021
Military Testing 'Anti-Aging' Pill
Taking one pill might slow the body's degeneration and have other health benefits. If successful, this could improve the quality of life for older people worldwide.
Insurance
December 27th, 2025
Long-Term Care Costs Getting Bigger in Texas: LTC Insurance Paying Big Benefits
The stars may be big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, but so are long-term health care costs. Increasing demand in Texas will mean higher costs in the years ahead, but those with LTC Insurance are getting big benefits.
Lifestyle
July 15th, 2021
Find Yourself Suddenly Having to Plan a Funeral?
Whether it was a sudden death or one that was impending, if you must make funeral plans don’t miss the many important items that must be covered.
Health
May 22nd, 2026
Go Ahead: Get Nutty Over Nuts
Ah, nuts. Eating a handful of nuts daily may boost heart health, reduce cancer risk and help you live longer. Here's what the research says — and why planning for future long-term care still matters.
Health
July 10th, 2021
Activity Improves Quality of Life for Those in LTC
People receiving long-term care services should stay as active as possible. New research shows the physical and cognitive benefits of activity.
Lifestyle
July 9th, 2021
If You're Asking If You Weigh Too Much - You Probably Do
Everyone seems to think about their weight. Your weight affects your health and mobility, including your risk of needing long-term health care in the future.
Homecare
July 8th, 2021
Making a Home Dementia Friendly
If you have a loved one with dementia, they will need a safe environment and supervision. You can make their home more dementia-friendly to allow them to stay at home longer.
Lifestyle
July 2nd, 2021
How To Better Cope with a Sudden Death
Any death is difficult, especially without any planning, but the sudden death of a loved one makes us feel vulnerable and unable to process what to do next.
Health
July 1st, 2021
Calculator Determines Dementia Risk in Adults 55+
If you could know, would you want to? Would you change your ways if you knew? Aging brings a higher risk for dementia and long-term care. Preparing in advance is common sense.
Health
April 8th, 2026
Five Successful Ways to Lessen Arthritis Pain Now
Do you hurt? Almost 58 million Americans have arthritis pain, with 21 million suffering from osteoarthritis. With age, the pain may interfere with your quality of life or even increase your risk of needing long-term health care.
October 20th, 2021
Report Reveals Future Long-Term Care Risk Substantial
A recent study on long-term health care reinforces previous research suggesting that many people will need long-term care, and planning is essential. No matter how relevant, statistics don't always convince us to take action on any topic, especially this one.
