The older you get, the more likely it is that you will experience a condition that necessitates long-term care. Suffering from Alzheimer's disease, arthritis or certain disabilities are just a few circumstances that can render long-term care necessary. Long-term care...
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Long-term Care Planning
3 types of long-term care facilities
There are different types of facilities that provide long-term care to older adults. The level of care available in each is what sets each facility apart and determines how much you need to pay to get in. U.S. News and World Report explains the different types of...
What expenses could endanger your parents’ retirement?
If you are working with your parents on a long term care plan, you want to be sure that your loved ones do not have costs that could deplete their retirement savings. Sometimes people seek an early retirement but still have expenses that they have yet to pay off or...
4 ways to make your home safer for aging in place
When people grow older, they often worry about losing independence. While assisted living can greatly improve quality of life, most people prefer the familiarity and comfort of their own homes. If you plan to age in place, you should prepare for the future by making...
Do middle-aged adults need a long-term care plan?
As your parents' age, you may grow accustomed to helping them with the tasks of daily life. However, there may come a time when you need the services you are currently setting up for your parents. This is why it's important consider the elements of your own long-term...
Why you need to plan for long-term care
Most people will need long-term care at some point in their lives. The older you get, the more likely you are to contract cancer or Alzheimer's disease. You could also have a stroke or arthritis. About 70 percent of those who are 65 or older will eventually need...
3 tips for talking with your aging parents about medical planning
It is often difficult to think about a time when your parents can no longer care for themselves in a way that keeps them healthy, especially when they gave so much time and love to raise you. The National Institute on Aging notes that many older individuals fail to...
Robot assistants may help more seniors age in place
Many people think of long-term care planning as preparing to transition a loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, government programs have shifted to providing more resources to help seniors age in place. New York is set to debut a new...
Can you help your parents adjust to a nursing home?
A nursing home in New York may provide the most fitting solution to your aging parents' health care needs. However, they may show some apprehension about transitioning to a care facility. Your involvement can not only provide your parents with comfort and reassurance...
3 signs that your aging parents may need long-term care
Watching your parents age often causes a mix of emotions, but when they begin to show signs that caring for themselves is no longer simple, you may feel worried that an in-home fall or other accident will cause them harm. You may also worry that they are not taking...