What a Family Caregiver Needs to Know
If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. You probably know — or are learning — that it’s a big responsibility.
Ethan Huizenga September 19, 2022
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What are Non-Traditional Options for Long-Term Care Insurance?
There are other types of policies and investments that you can use to get long-term care benefits.
Ethan Huizenga August 4, 2022
What If My Spouse Doesn’t Use Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance helps pay for healthcare costs that aren’t covered by Medicare or conventional health policies.
Ethan Huizenga July 22, 2022
What Do I Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance covers expensive nursing care needs. However, is it a good investment? Here’s what experts say about what you should take into account.
Ethan Huizenga May 17, 2022
New Bill Could Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable
Legislation introduced last week in the House of Representatives would reform the tax code in an effort to make long-term care insurance more affordable and accessible for older adults.
Ethan Huizenga April 28, 2022
Must I Sell Parent’s Home if They Move to a Nursing Facility?
Reaching the point where you need to consider residential options for your mother can be overwhelming. Not only is it emotionally fraught, there are also financial and legal considerations.
Ethan Huizenga April 11, 2022
What are States Doing to Help Pay Long-Term Care Costs in Future?
While the unpredictability of the future makes it difficult to plan ahead, becoming familiar with the options is important.
Ethan Huizenga April 3, 2022
Any Ideas How to Pay for Long-Term Care?
The costs of long-term care for older adults can be significant. Federal Medicare health insurance benefits do not cover most of these costs. Most people who incur costs for long-term care cover them with a combination of personal savings, long-term care insurance and Medicaid, among other sources.
Ethan Huizenga January 25, 2022
Will I Be Ready for Long-Term Care?
For some, retirement means ‘where will we play today’s round of golf?’ For others, it could mean, ‘do I pay for my meds or my rent?’ In either case, a few concerns touch every retiree. The topic of long-term care is one of them, at least subconsciously. The question that causes more than a few sleepless nights is, ‘What happens when I can’t take care of myself anymore?’
Ethan Huizenga January 3, 2022
What Has COVID Taught Us about Caregiving
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for and complexity of care, accelerating existing trends toward longer duration and more acute long-term care.
Ethan Huizenga December 13, 2021
