by Family Private Care | Jul 18, 2013 | Caregiving, Healthy Living, Long Term Care Insurance, News, Respite Care
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from cells located in the mesothelium, which is a protective lining that covers many of the organs inside our bodies. While mesothelioma is most commonly caused from exposure to asbestos, not all people exposed to...
by Family Private Care | Mar 8, 2013 | Caregiving, Home Health Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Respite Care
In October 2012, a part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect in an effort to reduce Medicare spending. This act limits hospitals on how often they can accept patients for re- admittance for a chronic problem. For instance, if a person has heart surgery and...
by Family Private Care | May 23, 2012 | Healthy Living, Long Term Care Insurance
Having an Elimination Period is quite common in long term care insurance. So what is it? Let’s think of it this way. When someone buys most kinds of insurance, there is a deductible. With car insurance, for example, as a car owner pays for repairs, the first payments...
by Family Private Care | May 16, 2012 | Healthy Living, Long Term Care Insurance
Last week, we learned a little about how Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) can assist a family with the older generations when life becomes challenging and perhaps unsafe. Check it out here if you missed it. Today, we’re talking about the cost of LTCI and generally how...
by Family Private Care | May 10, 2012 | Healthy Living, Long Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance, also known as LTCI, is a challenge to define without saying, “Insurance for Long Term Care.” Imagining a little scenario might help convey its place in our lives. Let’s say Dad is currently living at home alone. He’s been doing so since...
by Family Private Care | Nov 8, 2010 | Long Term Care Insurance
Those who are still scratching their head whether to get long term care insurance or not, there are good reasons why you have to purchase it now. Did you know that you can reap tax benefits out of your long term care insurance? Tax Benefits for Qualified Policies...