Assessing Your Needs
A Covenant for Healthy, Affordable, and Ethical Long Term Care The glossary includes terms commonly used in long term care insurance policies. Some life insurance companies offer life insurance policies with a special feature that allows payment ... [... more]
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Considering a Career in Long Term Care
If you are looking for a way to make a real difference in people's lives, then consider employment and career options in long term care. Nursing facilities, assisted living residences and homes for people with mental retardation or developmental ... [... more]
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A Guide for New Residents & Families
You have made the decision to move into an assisted living residence. Yet you still have many questions. Do I really need the help? Will I make new friends? Will I receive help when I need it? Will I continue to see my family and friends? While ... [... more]
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Paying for Long Term Care
View a printer-friendly version (PDF; 108 KB; Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Health Status, Additional Pointers, Policy Review and Change Tax Initiatives, Age Limitations, Employer Deductions and Consumer Protections To Request a Printed Copy by ... [... more]
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AHCA: Consumer Information About Long Term Care
Financial Information: Understanding Long Term Care Insurance Many Americans do not plan ahead financially for their long term care needs. Others wrongly assume that Medicare, Medicare supplemental policies or standard health insurance policies ... [... more]
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Planning Ahead
A Guide for Families: Making the Transition to Nursing Facility Life For the person who is about to enter a nursing facility, and for caring family and friends, the days just before and during the move can be traumatic. Anticipation, fear and ... [... more]
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AHCA: Consumer Information About Long Term Care: ...
By planning ahead you can find the quality of care and quality of life that you desire in a nursing facility for yourself or your loved one. Today's nursing facilities (often referred to as nursing homes, extended care services, or health care ... [... more]
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AHCA: Tips on Visiting Friends and Relatives
What would you think life would be like if you were living in a nursing home? You might be conscious of being physically removed from your familiar home and community. You might feel lost, unsure of how you will adjust to this new place. You may ... [... more]
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AHCA: Conversation About Long Term Care
Nearly half of all Americans will need long term care at some point in their lives. In fact, one in five over the age of 50 is at a high risk of needing long term care within the next 12 months. Therefore, planning is crucial if you are to ... [... more]
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