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How to Cope With Big Rate Hikes on Long-Term Care Policies
If you have long-term care insurance, brace for the possibility of a steep increase in premiums this year . . .
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Health Reform: What Changes Are in Store for the Elderly?
The health reform bill that President Obama signed into law includes the first publicly funded national long-term care insurance program . . .
Read moreCourt Rules That Aunt Who Helped Nephew Buy Home in Exchange for the Promise of a Place to Live Has a Case
Often seniors will make deals with other members of their family to secure their care or living arrangements . . .
Read moreCircles of Care: How to Set Up Quality Home Care for Our Elders.
Most seniors, given a choice, would prefer to remain at home rather than go to a nursing home. This book by a caregiving consultant explains how to provide quality care for a loved one in their own home.
Read moreInvestigative Report Questions Five-Star Rating System for Nursing Homes
How reliable are the ratings given nursing homes under the five-star rating system that the federal government recently instituted?...
Read moreDad, Can We Talk? Answers to 9 Top Questions About Discussing Long-Term Care Planning
At what point is it appropriate for grown children, spouses, caregivers or friends to attempt to discuss . . .
Read moreHow Risky Is Buying a Limited-Duration Long-Term Care Insurance Policy?
More consumers are buying shorter-duration policies as a way to keep the cost of long-term care insurance affordable . . .
Read moreMost Elder Law Attorneys 'Walking the Walk' on Long-Term Care Insurance
An ElderLawAnswers survey of elder law attorneys finds that most have long-term care insurance . . .
Read moreNursing Home Residents May Keep $250 Stimulus Payment
The $250 stimulus payment for Social Security beneficiaries is not considered income to nursing home residents on Medicaid . . .
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