America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Insurance
December 1st, 2023
Sandra Day O'Connor, Former Supreme Court Justice, Passes Away at 93 After Battle with Dementia
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has died at age 93 from complications due to Alzheimer's. She is one of many people who have dealt with the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that come with longevity and long-term care.
Insurance
November 23rd, 2025
Seek Specialist to Help with Long-Term Care Insurance Plan
Many people know long-term health care's consequences on their families and finances. Family caregivers are ill-prepared and untrained for this demanding job. Professional care is costly and growing rapidly. When shopping for LTC Insurance, find a qualified specialist to help you navigate the many options.
Insurance
October 14th, 2019
Innovations in Long-Term Care Planning Provide Affordable Asset Protection
A major insurance companys announcement of a new product is reflective of the publics keen interest in planning for longevity and the impact it has on their...
Health
April 14th, 2026
Key to Aging Well is Long-Term Care Insurance. Prepare Before You Retire.
Aging is an issue that impacts every American family. With longevity comes a decline in our health, body, and mind. Professional long-term health care is costly and gets more expensive every year. Family caregivers face physical and emotional pressure. LTC Insurance can be the solution.
Insurance
October 1st, 2018
Groups Fight to Keep Medical Expenses Tax Deductible
While many people are enjoying the lower tax-rates provided by the Trump tax law, few know the medical expense deduction threshold will increase unless action is taken by Congress.
Care Facilities
April 11th, 2026
Recreating Home in a Long-Term Care Facility
Many families are deciding will Mom or Dad stay at home or go into assisted living or another long-term care facility. Can you make a facility seem like home? Do you have the resources to pay for quality care?
Insurance
March 27th, 2026
Future Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increase Risk Near Zero
As people consider longevity, the cost of Long-Term Care Insurance is on many minds. Today’s traditional LTC policies are rate stable with a small chance of rate increases in the future, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Hybrid plans can never increase premiums.
Insurance
July 27th, 2020
Morbidity vs Mortality – Impact on Family & Assets
Every stage of life has concerns. As we get to our fragile 50s, planning for the financial costs and burdens of aging becomes a key part of retirement planning. Have you thought about longevity?
Government
July 8th, 2023
Tax Law Encourages Long-Term Care Planning
American families are being impacted by the financial costs and burdens of aging. Long-Term Care costs are expensive. Tax benefits make LTC insurance even more affordable. Plan before retirement.
Health
November 20th, 2020
Compare the Leading Causes of Long-Term Care & Death
A topic you will hate … death and long-term care. Could have added taxes but that would be too much. Many of the causes of death also cause extended care impacting family & finances. Pet pic included for fun.
Health
May 18th, 2022
Aging and Obesity = Alzheimers?
The Boomer generation tended to ignore aging and health issues, but today we are more aware. Obesity and other health problems can increase long-term health care risk, adversely impacting families and finances.
Insurance
January 27th, 2020
Wrong Genes May Stop You from Obtaining LTC Insurance
People today are interested in their ancestry. They use DNA testing to learn more about their family tree. However, health issues in your DNA may be used against you as you also plan for long-term care.
