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Insurance
April 5th, 2020
Health-Care Costs Becoming Bigger Part of Retirement Planning
With increased longevity, the impact of health care costs become a bigger factor in your retirement planning. Preparing your family and finances for long-term care costs needs to happen before retirement.
Insurance
March 11th, 2022
Do Healthy Individuals Need a Long-Term Care Plan?
Good health does not make you immune from getting older. If you enjoy good health today, it does not mean you will not experience declining health and aging in the future. It does make planning easier. Good health gives you the ability to plan for the costs and burdens of aging.
Homecare
August 29th, 2020
Caregiving Can Lead to Depression
Being a caregiver is not easy. Being a family caregiver is even more difficult as you had the family connection to the physical burden of helping a person with...
Health
June 13th, 2024
Ways to Keep Older Adults Safe in Hot Weather
Protecting older adults from hot weather is crucial. Encouraging them to stay hydrated, seek cooler environments, and stay informed about extreme heat alerts can help safeguard their health and well-being.
July 18th, 2017
Interest in Long-Term Care Planning Up in 2017
With recent news on healthcare, it isn’t a surprise more people are now aware that health insurance does not pay for most long-term care services. Neither does...
Insurance
March 19th, 2026
LTC Insurance Tax Deduction Taken by More
Millions of Americans who are self-employed, own a business, or itemize medical expenses can deduct the cost of Long-Term Care Insurance premiums, and the benefits are always tax-free. Retirement plans with LTC Insurance provide asset protection from growing costs of extended care.
Lifestyle
October 20th, 2021
Stressful Life Events Might Be Linked to Alzheimer's and Dementia
Can stress add to your risk of dementia? The answer is mixed, although some research indicates that high-stress levels in midlife increase dementia risk later. Preparing for aging is key to retirement planning.
Health
August 27th, 2022
8 Forms of Dementia You Might Not Know About
Increased lifespan creates new challenges for individuals, their families, and governments worldwide. Without planning, the consequences on families and finances can be dramatic. The growing number of people with dementia is one of the most significant issues.
Insurance
July 27th, 2022
Long-Term Care Insurance Paying Huge Benefits
More and more people are addressing the consequences of declining health and aging. These care costs will impact your future retirement savings and affect your family. Many people have turned to affordable LTC Insurance, which is paying out huge benefits to American families.
Insurance
August 24th, 2022
Why Farmers and Ranchers Need to Plan for Long-Term Care Now
The high costs and likelihood of needing long-term health care, and changes in tax laws, make planning for the costs & burdens of aging imperative to do now.
Insurance
July 6th, 2017
Will Medicaid Cuts Impact Long-Term Care
Medicaid cuts are reductions in increased budget spending but the impact on your future long-term care has become a big concern. What is the impact and will private LTC insurance be an answer?
Insurance
October 31st, 2020
Long-Term Care Insurance Has Positive Impact on Families
Individuals with Long-Term Care Insurance receive 35% more hours of quality care in the setting they desire according to a study. Quality care, asset protection and relief of family burden are big benefits.