Category Archives: senior health

Can I pay a family member for my care?

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Partnership for Long Term Care

I am often asked if a long term care insurance policy would pay for a family member to provide care. The only way is to have a cash benefit policy rather than a reimbursement benefit policy. There are two cash benefit policies: … Continue reading →

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Cost Of Long Term Care

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Partnership for Long Term Care

Hello, A lot of people incorrectly assume that health insurance and Medicare will cover long term care. They cover medically necessary care for up to 100 days, or until you stop improving or stablize. After that, you’re on your own. … Continue reading →

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30 States Have Laws Requiring Children to Repay Medicaid for Parents Care

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Partnership for Long Term Care

Filial responsibility laws date back to 17th century English law requiring children to financially support their parents when they couldn’t support themselves. Because of age, or maybe an illness like Alzheimer’s, millions of Americans are no longer able to take … Continue reading →

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Risk For Depression Rises If On These Medications

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Partnership for Long Term Care

An estimated 37.2 percent of U.S. adults are taking medications that list depression as a side effect. The research shows that the prevalence of depression among participants rose as they took more medications that list depression as an adverse effect. … Continue reading →

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Should we sleep and wake early to boost our health?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Partnership for Long Term Care

When a recent study looked at health differences between late and early risers, it appeared to make grim reading for night owls. Increased risk of early death, psychological disorders and respiratory illness were the stark findings from the paper, which … Continue reading →

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