Long-term care (LTC) isn't just about nursing homes or medical treatment, it's about maintaining your independence and ...

Adriana Falcón Trafford took out a long-term care insurance policy in 2001. When she signed up for the plan, the annual premium was $2,608. Now, it’s close to $7,000. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT ...

If you read my work regularly, you know that I’m a little bit obsessed with the topic of long-term care, not just how to pay for it, but also all the other dimensions of it, like the impact on ...

As you age, your need for assistance, whether it be at home or in a nursing home or assisted living facility, increases. Given the prevalence of long-term care services being required, it's no ...

Since 2017, three generations have taken care of Gladys Ortiz, an 83-year-old woman who lives in Miami and struggles with Parkinson's and dementia. Among them is her daughter, Yanira Portuondo, who ...

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...

If you think you’ve saved enough for retirement, you may not be thinking about long-term care. The long-term care industry serves people who cannot perform everyday activities, like dressing or eating ...

The intent to purchase long-term-care insurance (LTCI) appears to be declining among some Americans. According to Nationwide’s 2025 Long Term Care Survey, 40% of Americans age 29+ said they do not ...

I often talk about “bucketing”—structuring a portfolio based on anticipated spending needs—in relation to overall retirement spending. Parking near-term spending needs in cash, intermediate-term ...

Few things can disrupt a retirement like the need for long-term care. Long-term care comes into play when you need help with daily living activities such as bathing, eating or dressing. The cost of ...

KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT 530. WELCOME BACK. A NEW SERVICE IN CENTRAL IOWA IS BRINGING LONG TERM CARE DIRECTLY TO PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES. NEW AT 530 KCCI, NICOLE TAM SHARES HOW ONE FAMILY DESCRIBES THIS AS ...