There is and likely will always be a debate between what’s better: “optimistic” or “realistic” thinking. When it comes to retirement and aging, it’s beneficial to have both mindsets. To look forward to the enjoyment of the golden years while recognizing the need to plan ahead for rainy days.
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Why Your Clients Should Plan for Long-term Care Sooner Rather than Later
By Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. on 3/23/22 4:41 PM
Topics: Long-Term Care Eldercare Aging in Place Gerontology/Aging Assisted living facility (ALF) Advanced Planning Standard of Care & Consumer Protection Limited & Extended Care Planning Center Family Caregivers Awareness
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Why You Need to Talk to Clients About Monitoring
By Cameron Huddleston, Carefull Family Finance Expert on 12/29/21 8:00 AM
Courtney Heiden’s dad always took care of the family finances. In fact, he had a background in finance and managed client accounts at the large companies where he worked. So it came as a complete shock when there was a knock on her parents’ door several years ago, and the man at the door said the house was going to be auctioned off the next day.
“My mom actually thought they were kidding or maybe had the wrong house,” Heiden said. “And the man at the door said, ‘No, there's not been a mortgage paid in nine months.’ Their world kind of came crashing down at that moment.”
Topics: Long-Term Care Aging in Place Potential Partners for Advisors
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A CLTC Teachable Moment... Who Provides Extended Care Where?
By CLTC on 7/7/21 7:00 AM
Most clients say they want to receive care in their homes. But they also say they don’t want to be a burden on family or friends.
Both goals are understandable and maybe in conflict when care is needed. As with so many things in life, it can be wise to be careful of what we wish for.
Topics: Long-Term Care Aging in Place CLTC
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NAIFA’s Maeghan Gale Speaks to LTCI Partners on Recent Trends in LTC Legislation
By LECP Center on 6/4/21 5:33 PM
NAIFA’s Policy Director Maeghan Gale joined LTCI Partners Managing Director, Tom Riekse, and Director Steve Cain for a panel discussion about recent Long Term Care Insurance legislation. For many years, Long-Term Care Insurance took a backseat as it relates to legislative action on the state and federal level. However, 2021 has brought a wave of activity as lawmakers consider the best way to support their growing aging populations.
Topics: Advocacy Long-Term Care Aging in Place Legislation & Regulations
The LTC Delivery Revolution Part 3
By LECP Center on 6/24/19 10:15 AM
The third segment in our LECP Center series, offers insight into how personal service robots for the elderly can help those with mobility and cognitive issues. Robots are now even programmed with emotive features, for example, they can ask questions and hold conversations, helping the elderly feel like they have a companion.
Topics: Long-Term Care Extended Care Aging in Place Products Robotics Caregiver Resources Technology
The LTC Delivery Revolution Part 2
By LECP Center on 6/14/19 1:17 PM
The LECP Center is offering a series on the role robots are playing in caregiving. In this second segment, we look at some new options for Extended and Long Term Care. Where 2 or more caregivers have been needed to help individuals with limited mobility robots and technology can step in to assist.
Topics: Long-Term Care Extended Care Aging in Place Products Robotics Caregiver Resources Research and Innovations Technology
The Coming LTC Delivery Revolution
By LECP Center on 6/10/19 1:05 PM
Robots, Exoskeletons, and Smart Homes oh my! There are some exceptional plans in the works to modernize LTC delivery for those needing care.