Monthly Archives: December 2016

Unpaid Caregivers Impacts Quality of Long Term Care – Creates Burden on Family Caregiver

Too many caregivers providing help for a person requiring Long Term Health Care are not qualified to provide that help. Many of these caregivers are unpaid family members. This creates additional burden on the caregiver as it impacts their lifestyle … Continue reading

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Caregiving Growing Burden on Women in Mid-Career

Life expectancy is usually considered a good thing. However, as longevity increases, the need for elder care continues to grow. Without advance planning the caregiving usually falls on the lap of a woman. This places a huge additional burden on … Continue reading

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Holiday Season a Time to Pay Attention to Aging and Health Issues

The holiday season brings families together. This gives family members an opportunity to see how aging relatives are doing since many times we don’t get to see them as often as we like. You can watch the older family member … Continue reading

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Top States for Long Term Care Planning

The nation’s leading consumer advocacy group for Long Term Care (LTC) planning announced the top 10 states of sales of individual LTC insurance in 2016. The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) published the list in an announcement … Continue reading

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It’s a Wonderful Life …

#itsawonderfullife It is a wonderful life when you know you won’t burden your family from the consequences of Long Term Care. Affordable LTC insurance will safeguard your future retirement income & savings and ease the burdens that are placed on … Continue reading

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FARMERS NEED TO PROTECT LAND & LEGACY FROM LTC

The financial costs and burdens of aging impact all Americans. However, the impact on rural America (farmers and ranchers) can be devastating since much of a farmer’s estate is tied up in the value of land. Many people wish to … Continue reading

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Tax Advantages Available for Long Term Care Insurance

Yes, it is not too early to be talking about taxes. Year-end actions can save you money and benefit you in the long run. One of the things some people forget about is Long Term Care Insurance. Yes, many people … Continue reading

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