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The Rising Demand of Elder Care Planning
With nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and above by the year 2030, Americans are aging into retirement faster than any other generation in history. And with most people living longer, remaining financially sound through the retirement years is now a...
Changes to Tax Policies for Long-Term Care Insurance for 2015
Long-term care insurance has become increasingly popular with the 50 and over crowd in the past decade. With people living longer than ever before and medical bills through the roof, long-term care insurance allows you to be more proactive about your health needs as...
Take Advantage of Caregiver Respite Programs
As the primary caregiver to a loved one, you are on the clock 24/7. Though caregiver responsibilities will vary, the one thing they all have in common is that these responsibilities may at times seem endless. From treatment management and physical support to household...
The Cost of Being A Caregiver
Serving as the primary caregiver to an aging loved one is difficult on so many levels. The physical, emotional and practical responsibilities that come with caregiving can be a heavy burden to bear. But one burden that is often overlooked when we think of caregiving...
Why Aren’t Sons Pulling Their Weight as Caregivers?
It takes a strong person to become a caregiver to an aging parent. Well according to a recent study by the American Sociological Association, this strong person is far more likely to be a daughter than a son. The study finds that, when it comes to caregiving,...
