Planning for long-term care is crucial to protect your independence, family and financial stability against unexpected health ...

Longevity is—thankfully—on the rise across the country. But a longer life often means a higher chance of needing help down ...

About 80% of 65-year-olds will need some form of long-term care, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston ...

A growing group of middle-income elderly people are too rich for government benefits but can't afford long-term care.

‘I have Type 1 diabetes’: I’m 64 with a $1.3 million 401 (k). Is it too late for long-term-care insurance?

Thanks so much for your question. It’s awesome that you’re taking a good look at your finances and wondering whether the $200-plus per month in long-term care (LTC) insurance is still worth it.

Long-term care involves helping an older adult manage activities of daily living, encompassing everything from grocery shopping and preparing meals to getting dressed and using the bathroom.

The Ontario government is supporting the construction of two long-term care homes and housing by selling the former Hamilton ...

Further complicating matters is that long-term care usage, especially an extended need for long-term care, doesn’t necessarily correlate with ill health. In fact, it’s sometimes just the opposite.

A Fidelity study shows 65-year-old retirees need $172,500 for healthcare costs, with Medicare coverage gaps requiring ...

Republish This Story 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.

The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.