There is a new generation of nursing homes in America, but they are only slowly changing the tide. For many decades now, the American nursing home has been regarded as a dismal place. But, according to a new story out of U.S. News & World Report, things are changing. Among the hallmarks of the next-generation… Read More »
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Most Federal Employees Aren’t Prepared for Long-Term Care Costs
Even though most senior citizens will eventually need some kind of extended care, only 3 out of every 10 federal employees have considered a plan for covering long-term care costs. This according to a new study conducted by Government Executive magazine. In fact, a full quarter of federal employees over 45 say they would currently… Read More »
Some Astounding Long-Term Care Statistics
Morningstar, a popular publication from the renowned Chicago investment firm of the same name, recently culled together a list of “50 must-know statistics” from the world of long-term care.(For those who can’t access the latest data, you can find last year’s statistics, which chart similar numbers, in Morningstar’s archive.) Together, they paint a picture of… Read More »
Elder Law & Estate Planning: Separate But Intertwined
Lawyers tend to talk about elder law and estate planning as two separate areas of law. After all, that’s how most law firms divide up their practice areas. Some focus on the former, some on the latter, others on both. But the distinction isn’t always so tidy. Brad Reid, a scholar at the Dean Institute… Read More »