April 2014 - Long Term Care Insurance in Texas

Shopping for Long Term Care Insurance Made Easy

Apr

30

2014

We speak with consumers every day, most of them interested in buying a Long Term Care Insurance policy. What we find is that many of them are overwhelmed or confused by their various options and therefore less willing to make a decision. That’s why we put so much time and effort into helping educate consumers ...

Caring for Grandchildren May Improve Cognitive Abilities in Women, Study Says

Apr

22

2014

If you’re a grandmother who loves spending time with your grandchildren, there is good news: caring for your grandkids may actually help boost your brainpower, according to a new study. Different Effects A study published earlier this month in the journal Menopause found that women who spend time caring for their grandchildren may experience mental ...

Harvard Report Addresses Caregiver Burden Amidst Rise in Long Term Care

Apr

14

2014

Unpaid care is the main source of long term care in the United States and with an increasing need for care comes an increasing burden on caregivers. A recent Harvard report tackles the issue of caregiver burden and its potential effects. Long Term Caregivers According to the report, an estimated 43.5 million friends and family ...

Long Term Care in Texas Costs How Much?

Apr

10

2014

Living a long life isn’t an uncommon desire; in fact, it’s quite common to hear someone say they want to live to 100 years old (or even older!). With a long life come certain changes, though. Long term care is one of them. If you are planning to live a long life, you must also ...

Two New Memory Care Facilities Under Construction in Texas

Apr

2

2014

As the need for long term care continues to increase across the United States, senior housing developers are working to keep up with demand. Memory Care in Texas Memory care facilities are of particular interest to providers as more people begin to recognize the importance of patient-centered dementia care. The LaSalle Group recently broke ground ...

How Genworth Handles Policyholder Services

Apr

1

2014

In a recent short video about Genworth’s Long Term Care Insurance division, President and CEO Tom McInerney addressed the company’s approach to policyholder services. Consumer Needs McInerney expressed what a fantastic job Genworth does of meeting the needs of consumers looking to get coverage for long term care. They also perform well when the consumer ...