April The Long Term Care Review by Duane Lipham, CLTC Archives

Health-Related Issues Concern 9 Out Of 10 Affluent Households

In a nationwide study conducted for private wealth manager Northern Trust, 9 out of 10 (90 percent) of high net worth households expressed concern that rapidly rising health care costs might affect their ability to enjoy retirement. Additionally, 89 percent reported that personal and spousal health is a retirement-impacting issue. These key findings resulted from […]

Survey: Americans Don’t Realize Their Susceptibility To Chronic Conditions As They Age

The Alliance for Aging Research reports that by age 65, nearly 9 out of 10 Americans will have at least one chronic condition; but a national survey conducted this month by the Roper Public Affairs group indicates most adults sorely underestimate that figure.
The survey also shows Americans are uninformed about their chances of getting […]