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Resources Related to Long-Term Care

 

 

Books

  • Looking Ahead: Estate and Long Term Care Planning for You and Your Family  By: Kenneth M. Coughlin & Harry S. Margolis
    This book explains the key components of estate and long-term care planning. The book serves as a guide both for doing prudent planning before a future need arises and for dealing with a life event that is looming, generally the need for long-term care. The basic rules of Medicaid planning are explained, including the stringent new transfer rules enacted in 2006, and updated Medicaid and Medicare figures for 2009 are provided.

 

Organizations & Websites

  • Long Term Care Community Coalition Homepage
    The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) is devoted to improving care for the elderly and disabled.

  • Well Spouse Association
    The Well Spouse® Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization, advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled spouse/partner.

 

Other Resources

  • Top 10 Cheapest States for Long-Term Care 2018 (Map) (Association for Long-Term Care Planning)
    ALTCP’s cost of long-term care shows the latest cost of care across all the states in the United States, which gives seniors and potential family caregivers an idea on the variations of cost from one state to another – to make the most sensible plan for their future care needs.