Long Term Care Visits can keep your loved one safe
Having to make the decision for a family member or loved one to go to a Long Term Care facility can be very hard. It can be difficult to find the right type of care or facility that you and your loved one feel comfortable and certain about.
When choosing a Long Term Care facility you have to make sure the environment is safe, that they are receiving the best care possible, and that your family member or loved one feels comfortable there. The best way to monitor the care and environment[…]
Robot Care For Elderly At Home
Washington State University is now testing elderly care robots in homes. Scientists have created this robot to possibly help people who suffer from dementia or other illnesses that restrict them from doing everyday activities.
The WSU has a smart home that works with sensors that are embedded into a system called The Robot Activity Support System (RAS). This system helps determine the location of a resident and even what they are doing and if they need any assistance with a daily task. The robot goes from room to room looking for it’s[…]
Embracing the Progression of Aging
As years pass by aging is inevitable, but by focusing on your happiness and embracing aging as it comes age can be truly beneficial to your overall health. The way that you think about aging and the future years that are to come really plays a huge role in your overall happiness and health.
As we age we suffer with many issues like weight gain, fragile bones, and health conditions. Life just overall slows down the more you age. Because of this often times seniors suffer from depression and loneliness or even boredom.[…]
Stable and Affordable pricing for Long Term Care Insurance
According to a recent study by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, premiums for new and approved policies will remain affordable in the new year. In the recent release of the AALTCI’s price index analysis prices have increased slightly but will remain stable for 2019.
The premiums for Long Term Care Insurance are generally based on a persons age and health. Also if a person is wanting to include the costs of any additional riders. These premiums are intended to remain stable and don’t generally increase annually.
According to the American[…]
How to tell if Someone Needs Long Term Care
As we age it becomes more inevitable that we will need some type of help with daily activities. While most do not suffer from a cognitive decline our bodies will eventually start to weaken which causes us to need help with physical activities.
A lot of people think that they will never need any time of Long Term Care or will push it off until it’s too late. When looking for signs for a family member or a loved one there are certain things to look for. Keep in mind that they[…]
Don’t Wait to Buy Long Term Care Insurance
Waiting to purchase Long Term Care insurance could put you at risk for qualifying. The older you get does play a role in whether or not you have a better chance of getting approved.
The best age to start applying for Long Term Care insurance is around the age of 50. Acting sooner rather than later plays a very important part in the approval process. If you wait to purchase Long Term Care insurance until you need it the possibility of it being too late could already be too high. One of the[…]