Securing a Fail-safe Retirement Plan: Steps to Take by Age

What makes a good retirement plan? For many individuals, a plan is considered good when it is comprehensive—well thought out and covers all the bases. However, what makes a retirement plan comprehensive will depend on multiple factors and circumstances that surround the individual. This means that what might work for another person and what he… read more

Last Updated On:   Families celebrate Easter in different and exciting ways—Easter Egg Hunts, bountiful feasts, and even crafts making. However, there are family members that we should always, always take into consideration as we make our preparations: our aging parents.   The lives of our aging parents can be quite stressful. There are always big… read more

This month’s digest focuses on the different facets of aging in place. We have compiled 10 articles and studies by industry experts to explore the various parts of this growing trend across generations.     Aging in place is becoming the dream to achieve for most seniors and soon-to-be retirees. After all, who can deny… read more

Long term care coverage is one of the biggest issues in America today. Because of various factors and unique circumstances, many Americans find themselves ill-equipped to face the costs imposed on care. And despite the prevalence of long term care educational resources and reminders, many individuals still find themselves unable to plan accordingly.   What… read more

Dementia care is difficult because of all the changes the care recipient goes through. No amount of money or precaution can fully prepare families for when dementia strikes a loved one, and this reality is even more devastating for many couples. To illustrate, here is a video we came across online of Bob Treanor and… read more

Caregiving can strengthen the bonds of relationships within the family. It can bridge gaps and heal decades-long conflicts through the connections that form during the care. However, it can also cause strains within the family. In marriages and relationships, no one really thinks of their partner caring for an aging parent until it starts happening…. read more

Family caregivers are no stranger to financial issues. When you assume the role of your family member’s primary care provider, it includes tackling the costs of their care as well as their expenses and necessities. On top of this, you also have your own finances to contend with. This is why a significant amount of… read more

Last Updated:  February has always been associated with love, whether it be romantic, familial, or platonic. From grand gestures to little acts of love, we find ways to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate their presence in our lives. However, ALTCP would like to remind… read more

We have always associated long term care with the elderly. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, insurance policies—these do not typically cross the minds of younger generations. However, long term care planning has become a necessity even for the younger generations. Adult children caring for parents are especially in need of this, and yet they still… read more

The holidays are fast approaching! And with the sumptuous meals and gift exchanging that we are all excited for comes the reality that we all must bid adieu to 2016 and prepare to welcome the upcoming one. However, ALTCP.org is not ready to close the chapter yet! From successfully aiding individuals in their retirement goals… read more