Monthly Archives: February 2017

For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they take out a home-equity loan. However, a conventional loan really doesn’t free up the equity because the money has … Continue reading →

Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or … Continue reading →

We spend our lives making plans and preparing for future events. From the beginning we plan and work towards education, a career, marriage and a family. We work hard and save, invest and build our assets. We insure to protect … Continue reading →

Long Term Care Insurance Specialist Increasingly we see insurance agents or financial advisers that are specializing solely in the sale of long term care insurance. Not only is long term care insurance a complicated product but companies are constantly coming … Continue reading →

There is a popular tune played this time of year called “Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer” which relates that Grandma — after drinking too much eggnog — went out into the winter cold to get her medication and … Continue reading →

Among all of the suggestions available to caregivers for coping with the care of a loved one, some simple strategies that influence the attitude of care recipients are often neglected. Simply put, a more positive attitude towards aging can have … Continue reading →

As the population of the country ages, more people will run into legal or planning issues that are unique to seniors. This might include help with obtaining veterans’ pensions, Medicare or Medicaid. Other issues might include the need for long … Continue reading →

Informal caregivers are family, friends or volunteers who provide care for a loved one. Informal caregivers are rarely paid directly for their services. They may receive indirect payment through sharing a loved one’s income or assets. Although informal caregivers may … Continue reading →

Plan for Eldercare Now Before the Choice Is No Longer Yours   We spend our lives making plans and preparing for future events. From the beginning we plan and work towards education, a career, marriage and a family. We work … Continue reading →

Using a Specialist to Prepare Financially for Long Term Care   Long Term Care Insurance Specialist Increasingly we see insurance agents or financial advisers that are specializing solely in the sale of long term care insurance. Not only is long … Continue reading →