America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Insurance
June 17th, 2020
Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums Vary Over 100%
A study shows Long-Term Care Insurance premiums can vary as much as 100% or more from one company to another. As you plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging before you retire be sure to shop for the most affordable coverage.
Insurance
May 19th, 2026
Medicaid is Never the Goal or Solution for Long-Term Care Planning
Be cautious of schemes that involve hiding or gifting assets to qualify for Medicaid’s long-term care benefits. Such strategies are often legally questionable and can trigger severe penalty periods under the Deficit Reduction Act. Proper planning protects assets and ensures quality care.
Lifestyle
August 30th, 2020
How to Live Independently While Staying Healthy
As we get older, we become more concerned about our health and safety for ourselves and our loved ones. Being independent is usually goal one. A few simple steps will help all of us as we get older.
March 13th, 2020
Top Skin Care Tips as You Age
Skin care is more than just beauty. Skin health often gets ignored. Taking the right steps will prepare you, your family and your finances for a successful future retirement.
Lifestyle
June 16th, 2019
Your Parents (Grandparents or Aunts/Uncles) Deserve Better!
We are all busy but our elder family members deserve human companionship in additional to care services for better quality of life. How will your family deal with your future aging? Planning is key.
People
June 14th, 2019
Super Bowl Owner Falls to Alzheimer’s as Super Crooner Diagnosed
One man lost his battle to Alzheimer’s as another man gets diagnosed. Because they are well known the world knows but the impact of dementia, including Alzheimer’s hits many American families.
People
February 15th, 2022
Celebrity Health Events Remind Us of Our Frailties
Celebrities suffer from the same frailties as the rest of us do. But when things happen to those in the public view, it allows us the opportunity to plan in advance. This can give our families peace of mind.
Lifestyle
May 18th, 2019
The Mystery Pig of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa
Once you retire what will you do? Many people plan to travel. Gene Beltz shares a story about one of his trips and the mystery pig. Give yourself the freedom to enjoy a future successful retirement with an advance plan which includes affordable Long-Term Care insurance.
Health
May 8th, 2019
On the Long Road for Alzheimer’s Hope
Country star Kenny Chesney sung lyrics that many people can relate to today. In his 2012 hit "While He Still Knows Who I Am" Kenny sings this lyric:.
Lifestyle
April 29th, 2019
5 Fun, Fit, and Frugal Hobbies to Consider
Approaching retirement begs the question, “Now What?” Prior to retiring you hopefully planned for longevity with investments, long-term care insurance and powers-of-attorney.
Homecare
April 11th, 2021
Caregivers are Key to Managing Loved One with Dementia
With Americans aging in mass, many adult children will face a parent who either requires long-term care services and supports or will need to be supervised due...
Insurance
March 6th, 2020
Focused on Your Funeral Instead of Long-Term Care?
A new research study shows we focus on death than living. Longevity continues to be a major retirement concern. The costs and impact of long-term care needs to be a key component of your planning.
