Senior Care: Balancing Marriage and Caring for a Parent

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

Tax season always brings a special kind of headache for everyone, and those in the long term care industry could not agree more. Elderly individuals and family caregivers face a great deal of stress brought about by their day-to-day expenses. From long term care insurance premiums to advanced directives and retirement planning, they certainly have… read more

  Long term care is a growing problem in the United States. We have older individuals dipping into their nest eggs trying to contend with the high costs of care services. We see the elderly trying to find other means to support their needs because they have already outlived their savings. Access to long term… read more

Thanksgiving is a highly-anticipated holiday. From the yearly parade to just the general good time we get to spend with family members and loved ones, it is not hard to see why many look forward to it. Centering on gratitude, this holiday provides us the perfect time to sit and reflect on amazing instances that… read more

Veterans Day is a widely celebrated holiday in the United States. This is the day we all get to say ‘Thank You’ to the brave men and women who risked their lives to serve our nation. On this day, let us all show our appreciation for those who fought to keep America great.   In… read more

Long term care is a big topic for many individuals today, especially with the growing concerns that surround it. Despite being a necessity, long term care planning has become impossible or most people. Because of the high, these individuals often turn a blind eye when it comes to long term care.   Naturally, this is… read more

Long-term care insurance is no joke. Many covet the benefits of long-term care insurance, but not all are too keen on the risks involved. A big factor in this hesitance is the notion that these insurance policies can empty their bank accounts. Yes, insurance policies cost money, but you do not have to be a… 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

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

Retirement is a milestone that everyone looks forward to. For years, we have pictured retirement as the time when we finally get to bow out of the workforce and enjoy all that we have established for ourselves and our family. However, that picture seems to change with every year that passes. People are now pushing… read more