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Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care

December 2015

Retirement planning is becoming a high priority for people over 50. Yet, many consumers don’t factor in potential long-term care needs when planning for life after retirement. What’s more alarming is that roughly 70 percent of people who live beyond age 65 will need some form of long-term care before they die. The likelihood of […]

Monitor Loved Ones During the Holidays

December 2015

Did you know there are warning signs that can indicate when an aging love one needs long-term care? There’s no better time to look out for these warning signs than the holidays when families are together. One red flag to note involves trouble with driving. Since aging loved ones may be driving long distances in […]

Long-Term Care Insurance: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

December 2015

This holiday season, give your parent or spouse the gift of security by having them start thinking about long-term care planning.  To ensure they get the best care possible down the road, they should begin planning today, while more options are available to them. It’s also crucial for families to note any signs indicating that […]

Four Reasons Caregiving Can be a Huge Risk to Your Retirement Security

December 2015

Time: On average, informal caregivers spend about 20 hours a week for 4.6 years providing care. That is a significant amount of time spent on providing care when considering the fact that the majority of caregivers also have full time jobs. Work: Balancing a full time job as well as caregiving can be very difficult. […]