Have you given any thought to what you or your family would do if one of you needed care for an extended period of time?
A
growing number of my customers have been asking me about their options should
they ever need extended care. I decided it was time for
me to take steps to learn all I could about this complex field.
I
recently completed a rigorous multidisciplinary
course and passed a comprehensive exam that focuses on the profession of
long-term care. The Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC) program that I
completed is independent of the insurance industry and provides professionals
with the tools they need to help their clients meet their long-term care needs.
I have had far too
many families ask for my advice on what they can do after a loved one has had a serious accident or been
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia or some other chronic illness. The fact is
there is little that I can do to help at that point.
I will be offering
workshops this fall to help people understand the financial, physical and
emotional consequences associated with providing or paying for care over an
extended period of time. I believe that once people have this information, they
will understand their need to take action while they have options.
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