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July 15th, 2025
Buying real estate overseas can be a complex process. Whether you want a vacation home or wish to have an investment property, getting professional help is essential.
March 13th, 2022
According to a Caring.com survey, only 42 percent of U.S. adults currently have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust. Fewer have a plan for long-term care. All are essential to put in place before retirement.
May 17th, 2021
COVID-19 saw parents make enormous sacrifices with their children with in-home schooling. Getting more attention today are the sacrifices made by caregivers for older parents.
January 16th, 2023
Maintaining fitness at 50 is more difficult due to a slowed metabolism, changing nutritional requirements, and lifestyle. However, trying to stay fit will delay the consequences of aging and ease the limitations of chronic illness
Medigap or Medicare Supplement are private insurance policies which will pay for medical services that are approved but not paid by Medicare.
April 9th, 2022
Caring for a loved one with dementia is challenging and costly; planning is vital for families and finances. If you have first-degree relatives with dementia, it increases your risk. Being prepared is critical.
Rate increases on existing Long-Term Care Insurance policies may be sought by an insurance company only if they prove a substantial need based on actuarial reasons and impacting a "class" of individuals.
September 21st, 2019
Ellen Goodman, of The Conversation Project, leads a national effort to get families to "sit down at the kitchen table" and talk while parents are still healthy.
April 26th, 2020
People in nursing homes and assisted living are facing isolation and loneliness due to the virus crisis. This adds additional challenges for families in addition to the cost of long-term care.
November 6th, 2023
How does getting older affect your teeth? Aging leads to natural wear and tear, making your teeth more susceptible to decay and damage. Over time, gums may recede, and teeth can become more sensitive, necessitating increased dental care.
In a Long-Term Care Insurance policy, this is a common contractual language that provides the insurance company to apply inflationary benefit increases to the remaining benefit pool of money within the policy instead of using the original amount.
September 1st, 2021
Long-term care services are expensive. The focus is also on the quality of care. Not all home health providers are properly trained. Not every facility uses best practices. Paying attention to quality is a family's concern.
