Tag Archives: Long-Term Care

A harsh reality of getting older is the potential that physical and mental limitations can impact individuals’ quality of life and their ability to continue living independently. When individuals fail to plan for these possibilities, decision-making may fall to their adult children, who may not grasp their parents’ emotional ties to a family home or […]

Memorable vacations do not happen by chance. They require a certain level of effort and planning to ensure that you stay within your budget and maximize your actual time away for fun, sightseeing and relaxation. The more you plan, the more likely your getaway will meet your expectations. With this in mind, it is surprising […]

When most people think of retirement, they imagine spending their time traveling and pursuing hobbies and activities that bring them joy. Few consider that as life expectancies increase, so too do the risks that individuals will eventually require costly long-term care for assistance with daily living activities. By failing to prepare in advance of this reality, […]

No one wants to think about spending their golden years in a nursing home or with round-the-clock nursing assistance for basic self-care tasks, such as eating, dressing, bathing and using the bathroom. Yet, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age 65 today has an almost 70 percent chance of […]