As you enter your 60s and 70s, health may become more of an issue than it once was, and your thoughts may turn to the future. Who will take care of you when you can no longer care for yourself? If you must enter a nursing home, how will you pay for it? By learning as much as you can about Medicaid r [...]
Sibling rivalry is fun as a kid but devastating as an adult. Without planning for your parents’ long term care, the stress of trying to decide in the moment can tear your family apart. This week, Financial Professional Pat Foley is here to share his personal story of how the tension and uncertainty [...]
You've researched long-term care insurance (LTCI) and are seriously thinking of buying a policy. Just make sure you're doing it for the right reasons--don't be swayed by unsubstantiated sales pitches. Here are some claims you'll want to think twice about. A long-term care policy is a great tax write [...]
Your parents have been there for you your whole life, now it’s time to make sure you’re there for them. A long-term care plan can ensure your parents will be taken care of for the rest of their lives – it’s a critical piece of the financial puzzle you don’t want to miss. President and Founder of Car [...]
Did you know, Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States? It’s an especially difficult disease because it robs us from our loved ones in every way that we know them. There are 10 distinct signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, and Kristin Alfheim is here to bring light to th [...]
"Long-term care" may be the elephant in the room, but it's one that's getting even harder to avoid when 3 out of 4 adults 65+ will need it. Advisor Consultant Michael Staeb explains why he's so passionate about helping others create their long-term care plan, and shares heartbreaking stories of what [...]
Did you know that of the top 10 causes of death, Alzheimer’s Disease falls at number 6? Nothing can prepare you for this treacherous battle, but Author of “My Two Elaines” Martin Schreiber walks us through what to expect and how he and his wife adjusted their lives when she was diagnosed. Re [...]
Aging is inevitable, and a gradual (or not so gradual) inability to function independently is a great concern for many people. While the prospect of entering a nursing home is a daunting one, equally frightening is the expense of nursing home care. Although purchasing long-term care insurance might [...]
What if the floors, stairs, doors, and counters you’ve used day after day were suddenly inaccessible? Whether it’s an accident or aging, it could happen to you. Since most people wish to stay in their own home for as long as possible, we invited Rosemarie Rossetti, Creator of the Universal Design Li [...]
Aging is inevitable, and a gradual (or not so gradual) inability to function independently is a great concern for many people. While the prospect of entering a nursing home is a daunting one, equally frightening is the expense of nursing home care. Although purchasing long-term care insurance might [...]
