“COVID-19 pandemic encourages consumers to plan for long-term care: survey,” by Kimberly Bonvissuto, McKnight’s Senior Living   Quote: “The COVID-19 pandemic served as a wake-up call to Americans about their mortality, inspiring three out of four adults to make changes for a better future — including saving to pay for future long-term care in the setting of their choice, according to a new Genworth Financial survey. Genworth’s COVID-19 Consumer Sentiment Survey of 1,000 adults aged 18 or more years from across the country looked at the effects of COVID-19 on Americans’ lives and what they think about long-term care and financial
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  “Offer Appropriate Coverage for LTCi,” by Romeo Raabe, NAIFA   Quote: “Quite commonly, prospects do not realize how little insurance they need for LTCi. When someone requires care with day to day activities or has a cognitive impairment, his/her lifestyle can change significantly. If one no longer drives there will be fewer cars, boats, motorcycles, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, tractors, etc. There will also be less golf, travel, and socializing. It is good to do fun things, but when one can no longer do them, much less money will be spent on these activities.” LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses,
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