“Health, Family Take Precedence In Aging Americans’ Minds,” by Christopher Robbins, Financial Advisor “As average Americans age, their top concerns are health, family and finances, in that order, according to a recent survey. … The survey of 502 Americans aged 55 or older found that their top concerns were health problems and costs, named by 46 percent of respondents; being a burden on their family, 45 percent; and fear of running out of money, 44 percent.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Perfect reasons to obtain LTCI, but most don’t. Is the cause mass
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“Boomer Retirement Will Fuel Wave of Business Ownership Transitions,” by Marlene Satter, ThinkAdvisor “A third of boomers expect to transition the ownership of their businesses in the next five years, thanks to the approach of retirement. That’s according to a SunTrust survey, which finds that 36% lack a specific plan for how to transition their business, and 21% admit they’re not financially ready to retire.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Seems like a good time and place to look for LTCI leads even if the business owners passed on earlier offers.  
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“Wildfire destroys three skilled nursing facilities,” by Marty Stempniak, McKnight’s LTC News “All three skilled nursing facilities in Paradise, CA, have been destroyed due to a massive wildfire that has left at least 29 people dead. Two staff members of Cypress Meadows Post-Acute were still missing as of production deadline, down from 13 on Sunday, according to the California Association of Health Facilities. Cypress Meadows, Paradise Post Acute and the Pine View Center were confirmed Monday to have been obliterated by the so-called “Camp Fire,” which started early Thursday morning and is believed to be one of the most destructive
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“Top Strategies to Pay for a Longer, Healthier Retirement,” by Robert Powell, The Street “According to Vernon, if you don’t buy a long-term care insurance policy there’s another strategy to consider that he likes: Home equity. ‘It’s kind of a default strategy, keeping that home equity in reserve,’ he said. ‘And then, that’s the asset you might tap if and when you need to pay for long-term care. But I just want to say that long-term care is like the wildcard of retirement, and there aren’t good solutions out there.’” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term
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“It’s time to sign up for long care coverage,” by Mike Causey, Federal News Network “This week’s episode  Your Turn  deals with some of the benefits available during this open season.  Our guests are Joan Melanson and Paul Forte of Long Term Care Partners.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform): Click through and tune into an interview with our friends and allies Paul and Joan from the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance.  
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