Halloween is an event that people of all ages look forward to. With all the spook-tastic activities lined up in different communities, it is sure to be an exciting time for families and friends! Elderly individuals are not exempted from the excitement and festivities. As long term care facilities and households gear up to… read more
Losing a spouse is one of the most devastating occurrences in one’s life. On top of the emotional turmoil that comes with it, surviving spouses are left to deal with the onslaught of financial decisions and estate matters. It can be tiring and overwhelming even to think about it. Often, it is the wife that… read more
Retirement planning in America is quite the feat to achieve. Though not impossible, it can be challenging, stressful, and overwhelming. From saving money to dealing with all kinds of debt, retirement planning is certainly a task that requires a lot of time and thought. In hopes of helping at least one individual experiencing retirement woes,… read more
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
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
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