Tag: long-term care

Caregiver and her client at a nursing home

The Trump Administration’s flouting of the U.S. Constitution brings to mind Benjamin Franklin’s often quoted statement that “[o]ur new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Taxes also may not be as certain as Franklin had…

Young nurse at the nursing home helping a elderly man

For those who start with $100,000, Medicaid is not an easy option. As part of an extended study on the risks faced by households approaching retirement, we just completed a project that focused on the risks associated with medical and long-term care costs.  As it turns out, while medical risks are highly uncertain and potentially…