Don’t Avoid It Any Longer…

11 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Advance Directives, Blogging, Caregivers.com, End of Life Planning, Finances, Helpful Resources, Living Will, Long Term Care Insurance, Tips

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Durable Power of Attorney for Finances, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, Living Will, Health Care Directive, DNR order, POLST, MOLST…. overwhelming, right? And, nobody wants to think or talk about any of it when things are going well. But trust me, when you find yourself in crisis mode, emotionally wracked and physically drained, unable to think clearly, you will be glad someone loved you enough to do it.

The Gift of Planning and Preparation, today on Caregivers. Read it, share it, take it to heart.

LTC Insurance – Sharing a Free Resource

22 Tuesday Jan 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Blogging, Caregivers.com, Finances, Helpful Resources, Long Term Care Insurance

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The folks from LTCFacts.org commented on my recent Caregiver’s piece regarding Long Term Care Insurance, and I thought it worth sharing their URL.

According to the information on the site, it is not endorsed or sponsored by, or affiliated with, an insurance company. It exists to educate consumers on long-term care insurance. While you can use this site to request quotes, compare companies, and reach out to a producer, I’m including it as a resource here simply because it appears to be chock full of information. At LTCFacts.org, you can find LTC definitions, LTC articles, state specific information, and it provides an email page for you to ask questions.

The following statement was taken directly from the website, regarding contributing producers:

We partner with only those long-term care insurance specialists that are committed to educating consumers and helping them shop for the best long-term care insurance product that meets their individual needs.

Thoughts on Long-Term Care Insurance

21 Monday Jan 2013

Posted by Ann Napoletan in Blogging, Care Options, Caregivers.com, Finances, Finding a Facility, Helpful Resources, Long Term Care Insurance, Mom, Tips

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sunset Today on Caregivers, some thoughts on long-term care insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance: This Caregiver is a Believer.

As I mention in the piece, long-term care insurance was never really on my radar. I’d never had a reason to think about it. And then my mom got sick, eventually needing long-term care. Who knew what an costly proposition this could be. We were in for the shock of a lifetime, and let’s face it, care for a loved one is not something you want to skimp on…

LTC insurance really is something that everyone should consider. You can’t give your family a better gift than peace of mind.