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Understanding the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) offers long-term care for federal or US postal employees or any active or retired Uniformed…
Hospice Providers Riddled With Deficiencies in Care
Hospice care is meant to provide comfort by reducing suffering and focusing on the quality of life for the patient and the…
Family Caregiving and Alzheimer’s Disease
By 2020, a significant portion of the American baby boomer generation has reached the age of 65 or older, which increases their…
Why Unmarried Partners Should Care about Estate Planning
According to a 2019 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 7 percent of surveyed adults were living with an unmarried partner,…
When Planning an Estate, Avoid These Six Mistakes
Planning your estate will protect your assets, interests, and loved ones after you pass away. Sadly, many individuals make costly mistakes without…
Aging in Place: Importance of Home Improvements
As Americans age, they generally want to stay in their homes and communities. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to…
Medicaid Crisis Planning: When Does It Make Sense?
Medicaid is a federal and state program that helps people meet certain asset requirements pay for long-term care (LTC). Long-term care often…
Knowing Your Parents’ Aging Strategies Can Help You Avoid Medical Crises
In the US, many adult children live a long distance from their parents. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be…
Inter-Generational Living Beneficial to the Aging Process
The aging experience is changing because of the new inter-generational community living models. Dubbed “new urbanism” it is the belief that a…
Tips on How to Proceed After a Dementia Diagnosis
When diagnosed with dementia, the future may seem uncertain, and preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or…