Long-Term Care Insurance

From providing housing to navigating government benefits, adult children have numerous options to assist elderly parents.

It's a smart move. But do it while your parents are still relatively healthy.

Nothing will erase the emotional toll this disease takes on families. But you can take steps to stem the financial bleeding.

Prepare for the financial impact of this devastating disease soon after a diagnosis.

Visit several places, scour the fine print and ask a lot of questions when choosing an assisted-living facility.

One insurer is set to raise rates for women, and other carriers may soon follow.

Most insurers let you reduce coverage to avoid a rate hike.

Private and government insurance programs may pay for some of the costs.

Don't drop your policy. Use these strategies instead.

One option: Figure out how much you can afford to pay on your own and buy insurance to fill the gaps.

Real people share their experiences with the crippling costs of coping with the disease.

If you're thinking about making changes to your health benefits, here's what you should know.

This step-by-step guide can help you find the right place to meet your loved one's needs.

Caring for someone with a chronic illness can be expensive, but these tax-saving moves may help defray some of the costs.

How I took over my mother's finances after she was diagnosed with the disease.

These resources for patients and caregivers can help provide guidance for dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Retirees are being flooded with offers for high-cost financial products. Here's how to sort through the pile.

Follow these tips to help your parents avoid becoming victims.

Couples who have policies that let them share a pool of benefits can maintain their long-term-care coverage if they eliminate that shared-benefit feature.

Focus on the finish line. It's time to get serious about saving, and maybe cutting costs.

Keep your eyes on the prize. A new house or family may compete for your retirement savings.

Whether you hire in-home help directly or through an agency, ask detailed questions about caregivers' background and training.

Studies show that most women don't plan for retirement -- and ultimately pay the cost.

A voluntary move out of a nursing home requires careful planning for the transition home, while an involuntary move may require a fight for a resident's rights.

The long-term-care insurance business is in turmoil. But these options can help you steer through the turbulent marketplace.

These sites can help you find the right facility if your mom or dad has dementia.

Even in the early stages of dementia, financial skills can be diminished. These steps can help protect you or a loved one -- and a retirement nest egg.

An increasing number of nursing homes are including binding arbitration agreements in their admissions contracts.

As the population ages, more and more of us will require long-term care for our families and ourselves. The numbers are astounding. By 2050, there will ...

The government recently pulled the plug on a new long-term-care insurance program, but you still have policy options.

We tackle tough financial questions and give you answers to fit your needs.

These policies combine life insurance or an annuity with long-term-care protection.

Federal employees should compare their options before enrolling in the nation's largest group plan.

An elder mediator can help squabbling siblings and elderly parents find resolution before conflict tears a family apart.

Despite proposed premium increases, insurance is still the best way to protect yourself.

The upfront costs are higher, but there are ways to guarantee that your premiums won't increase.

Look for these red flags when you spend time with mom and dad over the holidays.

However, it will continue to service existing policies.

If a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, move quickly to get finances and estate plans in order.

Get the most out of your workplace benefits by following these steps.

S&P’s "dividend aristocrats" have lifted their cash payouts for at least 25 straight years.

John Hancock wants to hike rates on many of its policies by 40%.

A weak economy triggers bargains and perks in all-inclusive continuing-care communities.

Unanticipated long-term-care costs are one of the biggest threats to a secure retirement. Do you know how much it costs for long-term care or who pays ...

Six basic rules to help you secure your future.

Individuals can now use proceeds from some annuities tax-free to pay premiums for long-term-care insurance.

Benefits from the government's new program won't cover the cost of a nursing-home stay.

A few key decisions you make when you buy a long-term-care policy can make a big difference when it comes time to file an insurance claim.