cost of care
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From Financially Qualified to Financially Confident: Life Plan Community Affordability
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“Affordability isn’t an issue for us because our prospective residents are so wealthy.” I occasionally hear this from representatives of life plan communities, also known as… Read More
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When Aging Parents Need a ‘Daughter-For-Hire’: Rethinking Family Caregiving Responsibilities
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What happens when an aging parent needs more help than you can realistically provide but isn’t ready for a nursing home or other higher level of… Read More
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What Happens If You Need More Care After Moving to Independent Living?
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Moving to independent living can be an exciting step for an older adult. There may be less home maintenance, more opportunities to socialize, convenient amenities, and… Read More
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Caregiver Shortages, Immigration, and the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care: What Families Need to Know
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If you’ve researched long-term care for yourself or a loved one, you’ve probably noticed that finding qualified caregivers isn’t getting any easier. Whether you’re looking for… Read More
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Retirement Savings: Planning for Both Medical Expenses and Long-Term Care Costs
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When people think about retirement planning, they often focus on saving enough to replace their income or preparing for the possibility of needing long-term care someday.… Read More
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Report Shows Family Caregiving Is Reaching a Breaking Point
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Recent survey data paints a sobering picture of the growing family caregiving pressures faced by many people as our population ages. Read More
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3 Reasons Seniors Delay a Senior Living Move … and Why It May Be Time to Reconsider
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The most recent AARP Home and Community Preferences Study found that 80% of Americans age 65 and older would like to remain in their current home as they… Read More
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The Trap of the ‘Cheapest’ Senior Living Option: Weighing Cost vs. Value
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When people begin exploring various senior living options, one of the first questions that may come up when considering whether to stay in your own home… Read More
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Is It Wise to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?
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Planning for the cost of long-term care can be one of the toughest financial challenges many families face. Whether utilizing in-home caregivers or moving to an… Read More
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