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National Family Caregivers Month – Gary’s Story

Gary’s acknowledgement of affordability issues when it comes to LTC feels universal in the aging space.

National Family Caregivers Month – Marvin’s Story

Marvin is in his 40s, raising young children and working on building his career in New York City. Family caregiving has been a part of Marvin’s life for over a decade now.

National Family Caregivers Month – Stan’s Story

When he first began caring for his father, it took Stan over 200 hours just to sort through his financials. When Stan’s father ran out of money, as too many seniors do, Stan faced another mountain of paperwork and phone calls to find options for nursing homes covered by his father’s insurance.

National Family Caregivers Month – Emmy’s Story

This November, National Family Caregivers Month, we will be sharing a series of stories, real experiences from real family caregivers. These experiences were collected and documented as a series of interviews conducted by HCG Secure and Arctos Foundation. Emmy was in her 40s when her father was diagnosed with brain cancer and she took on the role of part-time family

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month

This October, Long-Term Care Planning month, take a moment to reflect on your aging plan and to discuss your plans with those likely to assist you in the home or financially throughout retirement.

Unique Risks Faced by Older Adults During Natural Disasters

Natural disasters, like Ian, do not impact all individuals and communities equally. Seniors consistently suffer unique challenges in these catastrophic events. During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, half of the deaths were among those age 75 and older. This stark disparity stems largely from difficulties managing chronic conditions during disasters, challenges in affording evacuation costs, and social isolation common among older

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

Half of Americans have NO life insurance policy in place and this is in part due to misconceptions about cost and qualification requirements, as well as misunderstandings of policy options. Here, we outline the different varieties of life insurance and how these options can support a sense of security and financial stability throughout retirement and beyond.