January 2014 - Long Term Care Insurance in Texas

North Texas Ombudsman Speaks to Area Seniors

Jan

26

2014

As long term care becomes a more pressing issue across the country, it becomes even more important to raise awareness and encourage education about the subject. Area volunteers help improve the level of awareness throughout the community and provide crucial information to those who can benefit. A recent speaker in Texas helped do just that. ...

Senior Housing Market Continues to Thrive in Texas

Jan

21

2014

10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day in the United States and will continue to do so for the next 16 years. As these Boomers begin leaving the workforce and settling into retirement, senior housing providers are scrambling to keep up with the demand for care that will soon be coming in full force. Need ...

3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Long Term Care

Jan

19

2014

If you are a middle aged adult, chances are you have at least thought about long term care at one point or another. To be adequately prepared for such high costs, though, it’s important to put some plans into place to help yourself out in the future. When people hear the term “long term care”, ...

How Well Do You Know Your Aging Parents’ Finances?

Jan

9

2014

Long term care can be a touchy subject for some, but paying for long term care is even more difficult to discuss. That reason alone explains why many adult children aren’t aware of the details of their family’s finances. Discuss Early Despite the emotional aspects of the discussion, it’s important to talk to your aging ...

Choosing the Right Long Term Care Facility

Jan

6

2014

When it comes to long term care, knowing how to choose the best facility can be difficult. If you are short on time, it can be even harder. Fortunately, there are some ways to ensure that the facility you choose will provide the most appropriate care setting and quality care before you make your final ...

Protecting Your Assets from Medicaid Estate Recovery

Jan

2

2014

I came across a story in Your Houston News this week that discusses the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and exactly what it does. It occurred to me that many people are probably totally unaware of this program’s existence until, like the author of the letter, it hits home. The program is quite interesting and very ...