Everyone needs to plan for retirement. Retirement may be couple of years away or a couples of decades away. Either way, it is coming. You may be able to choose the time of your retirement. Cutbacks or health issues may force you into retirement earlier than anticipated. According to a recent Nasdaq article titled “Do […]
Mental health services are important for many seniors. How mental health is viewed and understood has changed significantly over the years. Even so, many people still think mental health services involve straightjackets and institutions for dangerous individuals. In reality, most people could benefit from mental health services at some point in their lives. According to […]
Take steps to save on healthcare costs in retirement. You are entering retirement soon. Perhaps you have already retired. Either way, you know aging brings with it additional healthcare costs. According to a recent Motley Fool article titled “How to Save Money on Healthcare in Retirement,” these medical costs will likely be your largest expense […]
Paying for nursing home care may consume all of your savings. There are many physical ailments associated with aging. As we get older, our bodies wear out. Although some individuals can live independently for a time or have family caretakers, many seniors will require some form of long-term care outside the home setting. According to […]
Long-term care insurance will not be reformed, at least by federal government edict. The numbers are sobering when it comes to the likelihood of needing long-term care. It is well worth your time to read an in-depth study on this subject from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Spoiler alert: the risk of […]
Long-term care insurance can support your health and your savings. Everyone ages. Each year, you take another trip around the sun. You may be perfectly healthy now. Even so, your body (and mind) will wear down. You can make bank on that fact of life. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Is Long-Term Care […]
Planning for nursing home care should involve adequate research. Will you require nursing home care in the near future? Perhaps your parents will require this level of care. Either way, you should not make this transition blindly. According to a recent The Columbia Regional Business Report article titled “Nursing home care requires advance planning,” the […]
Long-term care insurance helps cover costs. You are getting older. Your children are adults with their own families. Now they are the "sandwich generation"! Perhaps they have moved away because of their careers. Either way, you cannot think of one who would be able to provide full-time caregiving should you eventually require it. According to […]
Nursing homes are not all the same. Many aging adults spend some time in a nursing home. The staff and nurses can help you live your life when you can no longer be fully independent. Nursing homes can be quite pleasant. Others can be problematic. According to a recent AARP article titled “Finding a Nursing […]
Long-term care is more costly in certain states. The majority of Americans will require long-term care at some point in their lives. In fact, once you reach age 65 the chances of needing long-term care at some point is 70 percent! It is important to plan for this costly expense. You cannot plan properly without […]
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