by allie | Dec 19, 2016 | Retirement & Planning
What is Long Term Care Insurance? Long term care insurance, also known as LTC insurance, LTCI or long term health insurance, was created to cover the costs associated with the support and services you may need as you age. Unlike your traditional health care policy,...
by allie | Dec 19, 2016 | Caregiving
Supporting the Family Caregiver According to the National Center on Caregiving, over 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care to a loved one age 50 or older in the last 12 months. These family caregivers generally assist their loved one with activities of daily...
by allie | Nov 28, 2016 | Health & Aging
Debunking the Myths of Aging and Health The stereotypes surrounding seniors are fairly easy to identify. For one, there’s the “cranky old man”, constantly yelling at kids to stay off his lawn. Or, maybe you picture a white-haired elderly woman, surrounded by cats and...
by allie | Oct 24, 2016 | Retirement & Planning
Ready to Consider Downsizing to a Senior Living Community? After you or a loved one has made the important decision to downsize and move to a senior living community, it’s time to start researching all your options. Whether you’re looking for a community that offers...
by allie | Oct 24, 2016 | Health & Aging
The Causes of Stroke A stroke can be caused by a blocked artery, known as ischemic stroke, or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel, which is hemorrhagic stroke. Also called a “brain attack,” a stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is suddenly cut...
