More than 5.5 million people have Alzheimer’s today, and as the baby boomers age, by 2050 that number is projected to triple. Additional research from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that last year millions of family and friends provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care — care valued at $220.2 billion — to loved ones with…
Most of us are going to need some extra support as we age. Cooking, cleaning, running errands and more are called “activities of daily living” and it can be nice to get help with these tasks as you age. Is retiring to a Holiday Inn the answer? Living independently can be extremely difficult as we…
No one wants to think about needing long term care. And, figuring out how you are going to pay for it (if you are among the potentially 70% who will require it) isn’t fun. Of course you hope you’ll be in the 30%! Darol Tuttle is an accomplished attorney with over 23 years experience in…
There is no right answer for whether to purchase long-term care insurance. In fact, long term care insurance pros and cons are pretty balanced. Many people opt not to purchase it because it costs too much or they simply don’t know enough about it. While others want to assurances that they will be taken care…
They say that what you don’t know won’t kill you.However, if you are misinformed about the costs of long term health care in retirement, you might not be able to afford the kind of care you would like to have when fighting to stay alive. When saving for retirement, it’s vital to focus on the…
You might not like the idea. You might try to deny the idea. You might convince yourself that you will be the lucky one to stay healthy until your last day. However, at least 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some form of long-term care services and support during their lives, new research shows.…
Medicare and Medicaid have been in the news for several years as a debate rages in the Federal government about a possible budget shortfall in the programs and how to fund them. Here are nine things you might not know about Medicaid and your chances of needing it in the future. 1. You Have a…
Your need for long term care is unknown. What is known is that you do need a plan for funding it, just in case. However, many people rightly ask, “is long term care insurance worth it?” Luckily there are viable alternatives to long term care insurance. Healthy living will help you avoid long term care,…
Managing your finances shouldn’t be like pulling teeth. But it might as well be for the proportion of Americans who say they would rather go to the dentist than talk about their long-term care planning and aging needs. Such was the response from 45% of adults surveyed by the AARP in a 2018 study designed…
Asset protection trusts are one way to cover long term care costs. However, there are big disadvantages. Learn more and discover alternatives.
Insurance can be a fantastic way to protect your assets from big unforeseen costs. Long term care insurance can, in theory, be a cost effective way to cover a long term care need. However, it can also be expensive and not best for everyone. So, let us explore: How much does long term care insurance…
Dementia. Stroke. Alzheimer’s disease. The prevalence of these health events is a big reason why you need to make planning for long term care an important part of your retirement planning. Will you need to give care? Will you need care? What is Long Term Care? Older Americans continue to be in the dark when…
The decision to relocate in retirement is huge — especially since you literally have a world of options. You can retire anywhere and into a wide variety of housing types. Live and travel in an RV. Buy a big beach side home. Relocate abroad to financial or lifestyle reasons. Downsize to a small apartment. Buy…
Trusting your family to an assisted living facility can be a huge decision! How can you be sure that they’ll get the care they deserve? Take it from someone who has been there. Once upon a time, Carol Marak, Aging Advocate and Editor at SeniorCare.com, worked a full-time job while simultaneously caring for both of…
Buying a long-term care insurance policy can be a valuable investment for those who purchase it well in advance of the time they’ll need it, yet few Americans are taking advantage of this genius option. But you are not necessarily a fool if you have not made this purchase. While some 70% of Americans will…
It’s estimated that there are over 40,000 assisted living communities in the U.S. today, says Stephan Baldwin, director of business development for Assisted Living Center, an online directory and resource for those researching living options for seniors. And while this means that families have more choices than ever for care for their loved ones, the…
The costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be staggering. And not just for the person suffering from the disease, but for those around him or her who serve as primary caregivers. Dementia can easily derail a family’s finances, and it can quickly drain retirement savings for those who have not prepared.…
After struggling to help her mother–the wife of a World War II veteran–receive benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA), Debbie Burak founded VeteranAid.org to ensure that other families of veterans wouldn’t have to go through the same ordeal. The site is devoted to informing veterans and their families about the little-known Aid and Attendance Pension…
Retirement should mean living comfortably on the savings you’ve spent a lifetime to build. But aging and unexpected health issues can derail your retirement aspirations and bleed savings accounts dry if you’re not prepared financially to face what life might throw at you. Will You Need Long Term Care? Even if you’re physically in good…
The cost of Alzheimer’s Disease care has risen in overwhelming proportion, but the reality is it’s a cost that many Americans are facing now, and will continue to face in the future. Recent studies show that the cost of caring for Americans with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias has surpassed the cost of treatment for…
Your decision to get a Reverse Mortgage should probably involve an analysis of your long term care plans. Research indicates that at least 70 percent of people over 65 will need long term care services at some point in their lives. Many people secure a Reverse Mortgage in order to fund long term care services…