# LTC News — Full Site Guide

> Trusted Insights for Life's Next Chapter. Founded in 2015, LTC News has become one of the nation's leading resources on aging, caregiving, health, long-term care, and retirement planning. LTC News does not sell insurance or long-term care services — we provide information, tools, and resources designed to help individuals and families address the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that aging and long-term care can place on families and finances. Our platform brings together the collective knowledge of care professionals, insurance specialists, financial experts, and industry leaders.

## Health & Aging News (/news)

Daily news articles covering health, aging, caregiving, long-term care policy, celebrity health updates, retirement planning, and lifestyle topics. Articles are written by expert contributors with professional backgrounds in insurance, healthcare, eldercare, and financial planning. Each article includes author attribution, publication and revision dates, estimated read time, and a table of contents for longer pieces.

Content categories include:
- Long-term care industry news and policy changes
- Caregiving advice and family caregiver support
- Health and wellness for older adults
- Celebrity health updates (used to raise awareness of aging-related conditions)
- Retirement planning and financial strategies
- Lifestyle and healthy aging

## Long-Term Care Services (/long-term-care)

Educational hub covering all types of long-term care services. Includes detailed guides on:
- **Assisted Living** (/care/assisted-living): What to expect, costs, how to choose a community
- **Nursing Homes** (/care/nursing-homes): Skilled nursing care, Medicare/Medicaid coverage, quality indicators
- **Home Care & Home Health Care** (/care/home-healthcare): In-home care options, caregiver hiring, home modifications
- **Memory Care** (/care/memory-care): Specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care environments
- **Types of Long-Term Care** (/long-term-care/types): Comparison of all care settings

### Cost of Care Calculator (/long-term-care/cost-of-care)

Interactive tool that shows current long-term care costs by geographic location and care type. Data covers assisted living, nursing homes, home care, and adult day care costs across all U.S. states and metro areas.

## Long-Term Care Insurance (/long-term-care-insurance)

Comprehensive educational resource on long-term care insurance. Does not sell policies — provides unbiased information to help consumers understand their options.

### Insurance Companies (/long-term-care-insurance/insurers)

Profiles of active long-term care insurance carriers. Each profile includes company background, policy types offered, financial ratings, and claims information. Also includes:
- **Claims Resources** (/long-term-care-insurance/insurers/long-term-care-insurance-claims): How to file and manage LTC insurance claims

### State Guides (/long-term-care-insurance/states)

State-by-state guide to long-term care insurance regulations, partnership programs, tax incentives, and state-specific considerations. Each state page covers:
- State partnership program details
- Tax deductibility of premiums
- Regulatory environment
- Average care costs in that state

### Insurance Quotes (/long-term-care-insurance/quotes)

Free, no-obligation quote comparison service connecting consumers with licensed LTC insurance specialists.

## Care Directory (/care)

National directory of 80,000+ long-term care providers searchable by location, care type, and provider name. Covers assisted living communities, nursing homes, home health agencies, adult day care centers, hospice providers, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Each listing includes address, contact information, services offered, and licensing details.

## LTC Glossary (/resources/glossary)

Comprehensive glossary of long-term care, insurance, healthcare, and aging-related terms. Each entry includes a concise definition and a detailed explanation with context. Authoritative reference for terminology in the long-term care space.

## Resources (/resources)

In-depth educational articles organized by topic:
- Long-term care planning and decision-making
- Long-term care insurance education
- Caregiving guides and family caregiver support
- Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits
- Financial planning for long-term care costs
- Health conditions and aging-related topics

## Contributors (/contributors)

Expert authors and contributors. Each contributor has a profile page with their professional background, areas of expertise, and published articles. Contributors include licensed insurance professionals, healthcare practitioners, eldercare specialists, financial planners, and experienced journalists covering the aging beat.

## Additional Pages

- **Life Settlements** (/life-settlements): Information on selling life insurance policies
- **Reverse Mortgages** (/reverse-mortgages): Educational resource on reverse mortgage options
- **About** (/about): Company mission, editorial standards, and advertising guidelines
- **Advertising** (/advertising): Information for advertisers and partners

## Content Standards

LTC News content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional advice. Content is reviewed and guided by a panel of experts, including Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) professionals, elder law attorneys, financial specialists, registered nurses, caregivers, and other subject matter experts, to help ensure accuracy and relevance. Articles include publication dates, revision dates, and author attribution.

LTC News strives to provide fair, balanced, and unbiased reporting and educational content. Our editorial independence is non-negotiable. Advertisers and partners do not influence the content we produce. While sponsors may support general topic areas, they play no role in shaping, reviewing, or approving editorial content. LTC News follows strict advertising and sponsorship guidelines to ensure reporting remains accurate, objective, and focused solely on informing and serving readers.

LTC News is supported by advertising, including sponsored content, as well as select partnerships and affiliate programs.

## Contact

- Website: https://www.ltcnews.com
- Phone: (866) 222-8390
- Address: 521 S. La Grange Rd, Suite 207, La Grange, IL 60525
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/LTCPLANNINGNEWS
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ltc-news