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Insurance
July 23rd, 2020
Pandemic Reveals Need for LTC Plan Before Retirement
Unexpected events can have on many consequences on our health, families, and finances. Preparing for the financial cost and burdens of aging gives you the power of choice – the choice of care giving you control.
Insurance
September 2nd, 2023
America’s Dependency Ratio Increases Making LTC Plan Vital
As America gets older we are becoming more dependent on family to be our caregivers who are often untrained and unprepared. For many American families affordable LTC Insurance is a solution to access quality care and reduce family stress.
Care Facilities
July 17th, 2020
New Missouri Law Allows Cameras in Nursing Homes
Missouri joins several other states allowing a camera to be installed in a family member’s nursing home room. It is intended to help limit abuse and give family the ability to stay connected with their loved one.
Care Facilities
July 16th, 2020
Nursing Homes to Get Rapid COVID-19 Tests
Every nursing home in the U.S. will get COVID-19 testing immediately in an announcement made by the Trump Administration. Being called a historical moment that will save lives, will quickly identify residents who need isolation.
Health
December 22nd, 2022
Aging, Sleep and Your Gut, Changes and Warning Signs
Don’t worry, if it hasn’t happened yet, it will. As we get older we start having problems with our gut and sleep. Better sleep means better health. Preparing for aging is important for health, family, and finances.
Health
July 13th, 2020
Danish Study Shows Migraine Dementia Link
Headaches, especially migraines, are not fun. New research shows if you suffer from auras you have a higher risk of dementia. Planning for the future costs & burdens of aging is essential to protect assets and ease family stress.
Care Facilities
July 12th, 2020
40% of COVID-19 Deaths are Nursing Home Residents
No matter where long-term care is delivered it is close and personal. There is no ‘social distancing’ when providing care. COVID-19 is presenting challenges in how care is delivered. Having choice of quality care in the future even more important than ever.
July 12th, 2020
Nebraska Benefiting from Aggressive Infection Control
Deaths related to COVID-19 are often those who are older or with severe pre-existing health issues. The most vulnerable are those in nursing homes. LTC facilities have taken steps to protect residents and staff. Nebraska is one state who has been very aggressive in this area.
Health
July 10th, 2020
Caregivers Virus Concerns, Depression, and Anxiety
We know the difficulties caregivers face taking care of Mom or Dad or other family members. With so many people needing long-term care more families are impacted, but COVID-19 makes it even more complicated. Are you prepared?
Government
July 7th, 2020
Florida: “Keep Away from DNA”
More Americans are taking DNA tests to discover information about their ancestry and health. This information has been used against them in insurance applications. A new Florida law provides for DNA privacy.
Health
July 6th, 2020
Dementia Risk Reduced with Simple Steps
Don’t ignore your risk of dementia. Take action to delay your cognitive decline. You can also prepare your family and finances for future long-term care costs and the burdens it placed on your family.
Insurance
July 1st, 2020
LHC Group Promotes Two Key Executives
LHC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LHCG), is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations, announced the promotion of two key executives. Joshua Proffitt has been named its new President. Robert Williams has been named the new CFO.