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Many older adults are determined to stay in their home for as long as possible. In fact, 90% of individuals over 65 years old want to age in place. But why? For older adults, they prefer to age in a place they are familiar and comfortable with. The change in environment and routines might confuse them… read more

Father’s Day is the perfect time to thank your Dad for their hard work, sacrifices, life lessons and everything else that helped you become who you are today. Apart from celebrating Father’s Day, take this opportunity to talk about something important. No, not about his favorite sports team or his dream car. Take this opportunity… read more

Many Americans fail to see the significance of long-term care planning that they delay it or worse, forgo it. Based on a long term care poll, around 54% of Americans 40 years old and older reported doing little or no planning for their future care needs.     They learn it the hard way, seeing… read more

Growing old is inevitable so are aging issues that need to be addressed, which go beyond the normal changes – getting wrinkles, gray hair and other physical and health changes. The aging population will face more serious problems later in their lives affecting not only themselves but as well as the people they love. Aside… read more

People buying long-term care insurance are focused on just one issue and that’s whether it’s worth the price. According to a study by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 70% of individuals 65 and above will require long-term care supports and services during their lifetime. Obviously, there’s a need for this policy…. read more

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words “nursing home’? Is it depressing, boring, sterile or impersonal? This stereotype stemmed from outdated models of long term care facilities and memories of loved ones who entered these facilities. Memories or stories of staying in a hospital-like environment, cafeteria-style food and… read more

Short-term rehab can mean different things today for a family. It can be a short-term rehabilitation in a nursing home facility like what everyone hopes for or it can quickly go to an ugly turn and become a transition for long-term care. Sometimes going home is no longer possible for your aging loved ones. But… read more

  Growing old is inevitable. You’ll come to a point that your health starts to decline and you experience physical changes that make it hard for you to do some of your daily living activities and moving to a long term care facility is now an option. It’s important to plan for this care need… read more

Talking to your aging parents about long-term care can be tough. Most seniors shun the idea of talking about their future plans especially their finances. In fact, around 45% of adult children have talked to their aging parents about their plans when they can no longer take care of themselves. And only 30% have discussed… read more

Stars were aligned for baby boomers since they were born – between 1946 and 1964. Boomers got the education they wanted, and they lived and thrived during the economic surge. But, are they still having the same luck today? In line with National Retirement Planning Week, Insured Retirement Institute or IRI released their annual report,… read more