Long term care planning is a big step in securing a stable future for yourself and your family. As part of our drive to raise awareness in finding coverage, ALTCP wishes to highlight two aspects of care planning: health literacy and patient engagement. October is Health Literacy Month. So for this week’s roundup, we… read more

  What is one thing that many older individuals strive to have as they get older? Independence. The type of independence in which we can still freely live our lives without fully relying on other people to decide for us. We will all grow old, and getting through the previously mundane tasks will not be… read more

  There is no doubt that a smile can improve one’s spirits. It may be from the kind stranger who greets you along the street or from the lady who sells you flowers in the morning; a smile is often a guaranteed pick-me-upper! As we all celebrate National Smile Day, ALTCP has gathered stories that… read more

Did you know that this October is also long term care planning month? So as we get ready for Halloween and the festivities that come after, we also urge individuals to take this time and prepare for their future long term care needs. We at ALTCP.org remain steadfast in encouraging individuals to safeguard theirs and… read more

Guest post by Jacqueline Hatch   Types of Senior Living Communities   Independent Living Independent living communities were designed to provide independent seniors with the perks of apartment living coupled with some communal services for convenience, including housekeeping and planned social outings. Security is also provided. Independent living is a great way to develop a… read more

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Long-term care planning is an absolute necessity for all Americans. And contrary to popular belief, you do not have to wait until you are retiring to plan for it. Many Americans often make the mistake of delaying planning for long-term care because they think that they still have a few more decades to spare. Why… read more

Last September 21, organizations, groups, families, and individuals observed World Alzheimer’s Day. As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease affects the people on a devastating scale. While planning for long term care helps immensely, individuals and families still have much to go through with this ordeal.   Understandably, many… read more

Nothing can be more devastating than losing a loved one, whether it be your sibling, parent, child, or partner.  And no one will be ready for that to happen.   For many, the long stretch of battling a disease might seem like preparation for what is about to come. But when it actually does, we… read more

  From caring for a loved one miles away to the impending end of caregiving, caregivers go through so many obstacles before, during, and after assuming the role. While there are many resources available to caregivers that provide long term care resources and tools, we would like to highlight through this week’s roundup the different… read more

Once people hit the age of 65, long term care and all that comes with it suddenly shift to becoming a top priority. Questions, such as “Who will care for me when I’m older?”, “How much does long term care cost in this country?”, or “Will I still be able to live in my own… read more