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Health
February 19th, 2025
Study: Drinking Water Before Meals = Weight Loss
Obesity is increasing health problems as we get older. Problems like diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems are just a few issues that worsen after age 50. Research suggests drinking a pint of tap water before meals will help people lose weight. Increased water use benefits our overall health as well.
Health
January 7th, 2022
Dementia Cases to Triple by 2050. Impact on Family and Finances Will Increase Dramatically.
Those afflicted with memory loss should triple in 35 years. Now a leading reason people require long-term health care services, the 100 types of dementia, and the impact memory loss has on loved ones will become an even bigger issue affecting families physically, emotionally, and financially.
Insurance
May 13th, 2022
America Entering the ‘Golden Age of Caregiving’
The U.S. has entered the ‘Golden Age of Caregiving’ with more family members becoming caregivers while taking care of their own families and living their own lives. Caregivers work 1.2 billion unpaid hours with over 53 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. Being prepared before retirement is vital.
Health
March 28th, 2021
Workaholics Face Higher Risk of Stroke. Consequences Affect Family and Finances.
In 2012 former U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) suffered a stroke at age 52. Research shows that younger people are now having strokes and TIA's, and the impact of such health events can create many consequences for a victim's family.
Insurance
August 18th, 2015
Call for Additional Tax Deduction For LTC Insurance
A public policy group founder calls for additional tax incentives to help consumers buy LTC Insurance. Joseph Stango, founder of “Choice Centered Medicaid” is calling for additional tax benefits because of the financial risk.
Health
May 12th, 2022
CDC: 1 in 4 Women = Osteoporosis. Men At Risk As Well
The CDC reports that many American women and some men will deal with bone density issues as they age. Osteoporosis and osteopenia can impact your health, including a higher risk of long-term health care. Being proactive with your health and planning can ease the risk.
People
August 11th, 2015
Are Bill and Hillary Paying Too Much Taxes?
Bill and Hillary Clinton might be paying too much in taxes. One thing they could do is deduct their LTC insurance. Bill helped make LTC premiums deductible and Hillary in the past has supported LTC insurance tax credits.
Government
August 10th, 2015
CDC Releases 2015 2016 Flu Shot Recommendations
CDC announced some people should get their flu vaccination before the end of December. Those 50+ and children 6 months to age 5 are some groups that have priority concern.
Lifestyle
October 22nd, 2019
Childless Boomers Who Will Care for Them?
Who Will Provide Care for Childless Boomers? Many will grow old without family to look after them. With advances in medical science allowing us to live longer and longer issues for these boomers like POA’s and Long-Term Care.
Insurance
October 22nd, 2019
Long-Term Care Should Be Part of Estate Planning
With the chance you may need extended Long Term Health Care so high, that cost can have a huge impact on an estate.
Health
October 22nd, 2019
Dementia Victims Younger and Younger
With research showing dementia victims are getting memory loss at younger ages has created additional pressures for loved ones. Planning ahead and seeing a MD right away are key.
People
November 6th, 2020
Helen Reddy Dies With Dementia at Age 78
Singer Helen Reddy, known for many top 40 hits in the 1970’s, has died in a Los Angeles nursing home after suffering with dementia since 2015.