America's Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis Is Growing—Why Your Family Should Prepare
July 5th, 2026
James Kelly
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Health
October 11th, 2020
Being Forgetful? For Those Over Age 40 It's A Big Question
Getting forgetful? It could be normal aging or something much more. Once you get to age 40, paying attention to the signs of cognitive decline is a good idea. Preparing for the costs and burdens of aging is essential.
Health
August 5th, 2025
Sleep Deprivation – Sleep Loss and Chronic Diseases
50-70 million people in the United States suffer from sleep disorders, hindering their health and the ability to perform everyday functions. This often leads to a higher risk of long-term health care in the future.
Insurance
January 18th, 2022
Quality Caregivers: Long-Term Care Insurance Helps Fund Choice of Quality Care.
Most people are concerned about the quality of long-term health care for their parents - or themselves decades from now. There are quality care options available. Long-Term Care Insurance can help fund those options.
March 15th, 2022
Louisiana Long-Term Care Partnership Program: Asset Protection for Retirement Planning
Most states, including Louisiana, offer one of the biggest retirement planning secrets in the country. Affordable Partnership Long-Term Care Insurance policies are available with dollar-for-dollar asset protection. Aging and declining health will happen; being prepared makes it easier on those you love.
May 7th, 2021
One Diagnosis Changes Everything. Learn Facts About Long-Term Care and Insurance
We spend our lives working to enjoy our golden years. But one diagnosis can wipe it all out, if you're not prepared. Better consider preparing for long-term health care before you retire.
Insurance
January 8th, 2020
Skilled Long-Term Care Costs Now Over $100k a Year
The costs of long-term care services continue to increase placing tremendous pressure on American families. Advance planning essential to a successful future retirement.
People
November 6th, 2020
David Cassidy - Did He Die with Dementia?
David Cassidy, pop culture idol of the 1970s, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area hospital. He was 67. He said he had dementia but did he?
Health
May 6th, 2022
Modern World Impacting Health and Aging
Our senses have not evolved for the modern world, making us ill and even aging us. Preparing for the costs and burdens of aging will prepare our family and finances from future long-term care.
Insurance
September 7th, 2021
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Vary. Affordable Options Available.
Many consumers use the internet to research Long-Term Care Insurance. Be careful as some of the information on the web is wrong. LTC Insurance is very affordable, but premiums vary dramatically between companies.
March 15th, 2022
Sitting is the New Smoking - Time to Get Up!
If you have an Apple Watch, it may tell you to get up and stand. Research shows that lack of activity, like too much sitting, is detrimental to your health. Your health, body, and mind will decline as you get older. Being proactive with your health and planning is vital before you get older.
Health
September 8th, 2020
Will Cortisone Injections Ease My Painful Hip Arthritis?
Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease of the hip is a condition of loss of cartilage of the hip joint. This may be due to normal wear and tear over the...
Care Facilities
July 22nd, 2021
Correcting Long-Term Care's Image Problem
Many people are in denial about the risk of needing long-term care services as they get older. Your health, body, and mind change over time. The challenges on family and finances can be overwhelming unless you have an advance plan.
