Growing older is scary. Even though you’re excited for retirement, you might be concerned that some unexpected expenses will ruin your savings and leave you without any means to sustain your lifestyle. A serious accident, a debilitating illness, or just old age itself can make you unable to care for yourself. And the high costs of healthcare can crumble your retirement plans.
Do You Really Need Long Term Care Insurance?
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 18, 2016 9:00:00 AM / by Chris Wilmerding posted in Long-Term Care
What Is Long Term Care Insurance?
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 13, 2016 9:00:00 AM / by Chris Wilmerding posted in Long-Term Care
It can be hard to believe that one day, we won’t be able to perform day-to-day activities on our own anymore. We will all likely lose our independence at some point. We take for granted our ability to do simple tasks like driving, cooking, cleaning, and bathing.
Busting 4 Myths About Long Term Care
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 13, 2015 8:00:00 AM / by Chris Wilmerding posted in Long-Term Care
Medical expenses in retirement continue to be an enormous concern for Americans, particularly those who are approaching retirement age. Without the right insurance, even a short hospital stay can be prohibitively expensive. Long term care, such as physical therapy or other prolonged medical treatments, can be even more worrisome.
Why Self-Insuring Long Term Care Might Be a Really BAD Idea
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 30, 2015 8:00:00 AM / by Chris Wilmerding posted in Long-Term Care
In a few of our recent posts, we’ve discussed the idea of long-term care (LTC), a blanket term that covers things such as nursing home care, prolonged hospital visits, and in-home care or assistance that takes place over a prolonged period of time.
The 5 Scariest Facts About Long-Term Care and Growing Old
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 27, 2015 10:22:40 AM / by Chris Wilmerding posted in Long-Term Care
Long-term care (LTC), that catch-all phrase for prolonged hospital visits, nursing home care, or any other form of health care that takes place over a long period of time, can cause concern or worry for most Seniors.