“CDC: More than 20% of 85+ adults need ADL assistance,” by Lois A. Bowers, McKnight’s Senior Living “More than 20% (21.7%) of adults aged 85 or more years needed help with activities of daily living in the first half of the year, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. The finding means that adults in that age range are more than twice as likely as those aged 75 to 84 (8.5%) and more than six times as likely as adults aged 65 to 74 (3.4%) to need
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Celebrating Our Shared Success In 2017
Happy Holidays! As 2017 comes to an end, we reflect on the relationships that matter most. We are thankful for the relationship we have with you – our valued agents – and celebrate the success we’ve shared over the last 12 months. We wish you the best in the coming year, and look forward to our continued partnership! Read Full Good News Article #goldencareagent
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A New Report Uncovers the Financial Costs of Caregiving
MOST OF US KNOW SOMEONE who is a caregiver. Many of us (40 million, in fact) are caregivers, providing 37 billion hours of support to family members coping with the realities of aging and illness. Twenty million new caregivers joined their ranks last year, so chances are good that you, too, could become a caregiver (if you’re not already one). Those are just some of the eye-popping stats revealed in a new report, “The Journey of Caregiving,” produced by Merrill Lynch in partnership with Age Wave, a thought leader in the study of aging and its implications for society. While
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United Security Holiday Office Hours
During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of our office hours for the upcoming holidays. Our Souderton and Maryland offices will be closed on the following dates: Monday, December 25 Monday, January 1 Best wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! The Management and Staff of United Security Assurance and Coventry CareLink Insurance Services #goldencareagent
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NGL: To you, our valued business partner
To you, our valued business partner. Thanks to supporters like you, 2017 was a very successful year. At this joyous time of the year, we’d like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to work with you. The holidays are a great time to take a moment and reflect on accomplishments during the year and thank those who have gone through the journey with us. While we have achieved many successes in 2017, they would not have been possible without your partnership and support. We appreciate all the valuable input you provided, letting us know what was needed to help
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Good News | Thank You and Merry Christmas from Mutual of Omaha
Mutual of Omaha: Thank You and Happy Holidays! “It’s that time of year when we consider the relationships that are most important to us. We send holiday cards and celebrate the special moments we’ve shared over the past year. Along with our family and close friends, the business relationship we hold with you is just as important. “To that end, we want you to know how much we appreciate our relationship. …” Click below to continue reading a special holiday message from Jess Grace, Senior Vice President, Life Brokerage Sales, and Randy Mousel, Senior Vice President, Health Brokerage Sales. Mutual of
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Mutual of Omaha: Thank You and Happy Holidays!
It’s that time of year when we consider the relationships that are most important to us. We send holiday cards and celebrate the special moments we’ve shared over the past year. Along with our family and close friends, the business relationship we hold with you is just as important. To that end, we want you to know how much we appreciate our relationship. At its core, this bond is formed by our shared commitment to our clients; but, we also know it is affirmed by trust. This confidence is achieved only by doing the right thing so that we can
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The Industry Update Year End Event You Don’t Want To Miss!
Join us for an exciting Industry Updates presentation! Our discussion will be centered around the year’s most stunning changes, current LTCi industry events, how proposed changes to tax deductions could transform the industry, insight on the Genworth / Oceanwide transaction and the potential impact should regulatory approval be denied. GoldenCare is honored to bring you one of the most influential and respected people in long-term care, Steve Moses! He will be joining us as our special guest speaker for this presentation. Be sure to register – this is a ONE TIME EVENT, and these seats will be going quickly!
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“Interventions Unproven for Preventing Late-Life Dementia”
“Interventions Unproven for Preventing Late-Life Dementia,” by Alexandria Bachert, Med-Page Today “A new meta-analyses of four systematic reviews suggested that there is not enough definitive evidence on the link between physical activity, prescription medications, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, or cognitive training interventions and preventing late-life dementia, reported Howard Fink, MD, MPH, also of the VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, and colleagues online in the Annals of Internal Medicine. ‘Overall the results didn’t show much benefit,’ Fink told MedPage Today. ‘Based on a comprehensive review of the medical literature, primarily focused on randomized controlled trials, but also based on a
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“Why Affluent Clients Need LTC Coverage”
“Why Affluent Clients Need LTC Coverage,” by Shawn Britt, Financial Advisor “Many clients—and some advisors—think that insuring for long-term care (LTC) is something that is primarily needed by the middle class and that more affluent clients can afford to “self-insure.” In truth, affluent clients should consider purchasing LTC coverage as well. For purposes of this paper, “affluent clients” will be considered singles with a net worth of $1.5 million to $4 million, and couples with a net worth of $3 million to $8 million. This client group, who can generally afford better health care, are more likely to deny the
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