The following is a guest blog by Bob Mason. (The opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the blog owner.) Scraping up extra money to pay for an assisted living facility is a priority for many. And, of course, assisted living...
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Hospitalized Patients at Risk for Cognitive Decline
Cross Your Fingers, Cover Your Butt Yes Be Scared of HospitalsDirk Anschutz We have reported on this issue before and the conclusion is the same – avoid the hospital at all costs. In a study of 1,870 Chicagoans over the age of 65, researchers tested the participants’ cognitive functioning and...
Met Life Reverse Mortgage Study Scares Me!
Don’t Regret “Reverse”@Bruce Laurance The MetLife Mature Market Institute published a study of how aging homeowners use reverse mortgages. Reverse mortgages are available to homeowners age 62 or older. In the past, many older homeowners took out this loan as a way to enhance their quality of life. But now,...
MS Caregiver Burdens Greater than the General Family Caregiver
Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers 2012 is a report based on a survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving with support from the National MS Society that reveals that the physical, mental and financial burdens on family caregivers of people with MS are significantly greater than the general family caregiving population....
Prudential Pulls Out of Individual LTC Insurance – The Story Behind the Story
åÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ ÛÏEveryone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own factsÛåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Daniel Patrick Moynihan A guest blog from Raymond Lavine/ www.lavineltcinsurance.com / 253.778.6831 or 888.222.1789 / lavineltcins@gmail.com Û¬Û¬Prudential Insurance Company announced that they will no longer offer LTC plans to individuals but will continue to offer long-term care...