As the sandwich generation begins to care for both their children and their aging parents, they are also seeing the importance of preparing for long term care and its costs. Many residents in the Rochester area are downsizing to smaller homes or condos, but staying in homes and looking to spend their years well and close to children and grandchildren.
According to a recent article done by National Public Radio, many individuals understand the importance of insurance for cars, health, home and even death, but few have insurance for long term medical care or aging with assistance.
Home Care is one of the many benefits that is paid for by a long term care insurance policy and a vital part of what is called “aging in place”. The term describes the ability for aging Americans to stay in their homes as their need for assistance increases.
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Long term care insurance affords a luxury many are struggling to pay for currently.
Finding out the costs of care and preparing for those costs are important when planning for the care of both yourself and your loved ones. We encourage you to the article and listen to the interview on NPR and then call or contact Crittenton Home Care with your questions about the cost of home care and assistance in the home as you or your loved ones age.
