October 19, 2020 •
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The Netherlands, as it happens, ranks tops in long-term care provision among developed countries — if your metric is total spending level, where it ranks first at 3.7% of GDP or projected future spending, or total projected spending in 2070, where it comes out at 6% of GDP, second only to Norway (7.1%).
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2020 •
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Two years ago, the Trump Administration quietly began a review of the nation’s long-term care (LTC) insurance system, focused primarily on ways to enhance private coverage.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2020 •
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A recent study has tightened the link between dementia and a common class of drugs used to treat a variety of symptoms.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2020 •
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Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2020 •
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Many people begin to notice changes in their cognitive functioning as they age. Some find that they can’t quite remember why they entered a room or that the location of their keys is a constant mystery. Varying degrees of cognitive decline are common, and it is estimated that 14 million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050.
Read MoreMay 20, 2020 •
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Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020 •
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There’s a natural wearing down of our teeth as we age. Old fillings crack from years of chewing and grinding, which allows an opening for decay to spread around the edges. The best preventative is regular checkups and teeth cleanings, but not everyone is comfortable visiting a dentist.
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Not everyone can afford to hire an in-home nurse or professional caregiver. Today, there are around 45.3 million unpaid, non-professional caregivers in the United States taking care of a loved one.
Read MoreApril 17, 2020 •
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There are few challenges more emotional and difficult than caring for an aging loved one who has dementia. In addition to the normal challenges of aging, elders who suffer from dementia can experience dramatic temperament changes and require more attentive care. As the condition progresses, wandering becomes a risk and around-the-clock care may be needed.
Read MoreApril 1, 2020 •
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Young adult children sometimes boomerang back to the safety of a parent’s home when money is tight, the going is tough or difficult times loom. Decades later, middle-aged children often become the safety net for their parents. For some aging parents, the right move is into their adult child’s home.
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