Stability
Stability is how a condition affects an individual and how receptive that condition is to treatment and medications. A stable condition is one that can be well-managed with treatment.
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Free-Look Period
This is the period of time where a person who has been approved for a Long-Term Care policy has to review their policy without cost or obligation. Most states allow you to "refuse" a policy usually within 30 days of delivery of the policy.
Health
January 31st, 2023
Ease Aches and Pains with These 5 Options
Aging can be more challenging when those aging aches and pains increase. It's an unwanted reminder that you're becoming less able to move and that your body is no longer as youthful and fit as it once was. Often there are answers for the pain.
Caregiver
A caregiver is an individual who cares for another individual who cannot take care of themselves, often due to aging, disability, or illness.
Care Facilities
June 6th, 2021
LTC Health Jobs Being Added as Demand Increases
Greater demand for long-term care services means home health agencies and long-term care facilities are creating jobs to fill these demands. Higher wages will mean higher costs in the future.
High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
A high-deductible health plan (HDHP) is a type of health insurance with a high out-of-pocket deductible, usually with a low monthly premium.
Lifestyle
January 19th, 2023
5 Reasons Why Basic Life Support Training is Important
Basic life support (BLS) training is primarily designed for health care professionals and anyone else, including teachers, social care workers, parents, and daycare providers, who wish to learn basic life support skills.
Homecare
March 7th, 2022
Daughters Suffer Serious Stress as Caregivers for Aging Parent: Study
The term "sandwich generation" has been a phrase used to define adult children, usually daughters, who must care for their own family and provide care for an aging parent. Being a caregiver is physically and emotionally demanding. Being prepared will reduce the physical, emotional, and financial stress on the entire family.
Lifestyle
June 17th, 2022
Building Wealth Later in Life Can Be Done - These Tips Will Make It Easier
Economic uncertainty, inflation, and market fluctuations make retirement planning more challenging. No matter, preparing for a future successful retirement requires time and effort. Don't be caught nearing retirement unprepared.
Care Facilities
August 8th, 2022
Professional Baseball Players Spend Season Living in Senior Community
Most people think of professional baseball players as multimillionaires. However, most pros are minor leaguers, making very little in the hopes of making it to the big time. These minor leaguers are spending the season living in senior living.
Government
April 19th, 2023
Biden Executive Order to Help Long-Term Care Caregivers
The President has signed an executive order that will broaden the availability of affordable, high-quality long-term care services while also providing support for care workers and family caregivers.
Care Facilities
November 4th, 2021
New Data Shows Length of Nursing Home Use. Data Can Be Used for Planning.
Most long-term health care is delivered at home, but nursing homes costs are very high and devastating. New data from California shows how costly care can be.
