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The Essential Guide to Buying Long-Term Care Insurance

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Long-term care can be costly, but the right insurance policy can help protect your finances and provide peace of mind. In this article, we explore the benefits of buying long-term care insurance, along with tips for selecting the right coverage for your needs. Learn how to plan for the unexpected and safeguard your future with … Continued
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Memory Care in Senior Communities

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Learn about memory care in senior communities: benefits, costs, types, and how it differs from other senior care, all in one concise article. Introduction If you are struggling to provide care for your loved one with dementia at home, it may be worth considering memory care communities. As the condition of your loved one progresses, … Continued

Selling a Beloved Home in Your Golden Years

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Harvard Health defines aging in place as “living safely and independently for as long as possible—wherever you choose to live.” The trend of aging in place is becoming more popular among the elderly and many want to stay in their lifelong homes. There are many reasons why aging in place is attractive. For example, you … Continued

How do you pay for long-term care?

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As people age, they may require additional assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Others may need 24/7 skilled nursing care for chronic healthcare conditions. This type of care is known as long-term care and can be provided in a variety of settings, such as in the person’s home, in … Continued

Helping Aging Parents Plan for the Future

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Have you ever had a conversation with your aging parent where they repeat the same story that they just told you again…and again? Do you notice a decline in their ability to do things they used to do with ease? If so, it might be time to start talking with your parents about their desired … Continued

Senior Living Communities: Finding the Right Fit

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As you enter what are supposed to be your golden years, you may be anxious about how you’ll manage if you need help with daily life or scared of what life in a long-term care home will be like. Aging in place has become a popular trend, with more and more seniors choosing to stay … Continued

5 Tips for Helping Your Aging Parents Downsize their “Stuff”

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Have you visited your elderly parents and noticed an accumulation of “stuff” that seems to be overtaking their home? If you can’t navigate your way through the garage or there are rooms stacked to the ceilings with keepsakes, it may be time to talk to your parents about purging out some items. To approach this … Continued

Why Some Aging Parents are Resistant to Help

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You might assume that your parents will be grateful for any assistance that you provide as they age. However, a surprising number of aging parents are resistant to help from their children, even when it is offered freely and with the best of intentions. Before you take offense, it’s important to try to put yourselves … Continued

Aging well: 3 tips for a healthy future

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In the 1985 American film Cocoon, three residents of a Florida nursing home stumble across a “fountain of youth” in the swimming pool in the vacant house next door to their nursing home. They get a new lease of life as their aches and pains start to fade and they regain the vigor of their … Continued