David Lerner Associates: National Healthcare Decision Day
April 16th was National Healthcare Decision Day. While most people do not always like to talk about what would happen if they were hospitalized and unable to speak for themselves, we are glad this day exists because it brings awareness to the importance of planning for the future.
David Lerner Associates: What You Need to Know about Retirement and Long-Term Care
A comfortable retirement is something to plan for and look forward to. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, most Americans are on track with their savings for retirement. But, and this is a big one, have you considered what would happen if you were hit with an additional half million dollars in health care costs? Would you be able to still maintain a comfortable retirement then? It is highly doubtful that even the better off among us could withstand that.
David Lerner Associates: Long Term Care Awareness
Long-Term Care and Alzheimer is Disease. Both topics deserve our attention and are serious issues in need to greater awareness. Nearly 70 percent of Americans 65 and older need long-term care at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
David Lerner Associates: Parents Long Term Care
October is Long Term Care Planning month. Long-term care is described as home and community-based services for adults who need help taking care of themselves.
David Lerner Associates – Long Term Care is Over to You
Only 13 percent of Americans have long term care insurance, just a fraction of those who will need help as they grow older.
David Lerner Associates: Healthcare Considerations for Older Americans
At any age health care is a priority. Older Americans tend to focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can mean more visits to the doctor for preventive tests and routine checkups.
David Lerner Associates: Financial Considerations for Family Caregivers
Caring for your aging parents is not only an emotional burden it may also be a financial one. It will depend on how well off your parents are and how much caring for them costs.
David Lerner Associates: Family Care Support and Services
Caring for your aging parents will be easier if you know what kinds of support and community services are available and where to locate them.
David Lerner Associates: 2015 Social Security and Medicare Figures
The Social Security Administration has announced the new figures that beneficiaries will receive for 2015.
David Lerner Associates: Taking Care of Your Aging Parents (Part 3)
The last article in our 3 part series, focuses on the financial aspects of caring for aging parents.