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Issue 018 November 2013: Getting the Most Long-Term Care for Your Money
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Getting the Most Long-Term Care for Your Money
A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that getting the best price for long-term care was just like shopping for a car or house — you’ve got to haggle.
With the cost of LTC steadily increasing, it’s no wonder people want the best deal possible.
The national median monthly rate for a one-bedroom, assisted-living unit hit $3,261 — a 2.4-percent increase from 2010, according to the Journal article. That typically involves hands-on personal and medical care for those who can’t function independently but who don’t require the constant care of a nursing home.
Discover bargaining strategies here.
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Health and Wellness
With more of us working hourly positions — or trying to stay caught up on our work if we have a salaried position — it’s more common than ever to still go to work, the store or other public places when we are sick … even when we might have the flu. Read More
Healthy Recipe
Fresh or frozen ravioli cooks in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look for whole-wheat or whole-grain ravioli in the refrigerated or frozen section of the supermarket. Tortellini can be used instead of ravioli as well. Get This Recipe
In the News
CNY News: Baby Boomer Alert: Remember Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF?
The Reporter: Baby Boomers Fueling Wave of Entrepreneurship
The Hill: Improving Healthcare for Seniors through Telemedicine
The Lighter Side of Living
During a terrible storm, all the highway signs were covered with snow. The following spring, the state decided to raise all the signs 12 inches at a cost of $6 million.
"That’s an outrageous price!" quipped a local farmer. "But I guess we’re lucky the state handled it instead of the federal government."
"Why’s that?" his friend asked.
"Because knowing the federal government," the farmer said, "they would have decided to lower the highways."
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Feature
Getting the Most Long-Term Care for Your Money
A recent Wall Street Journal article reported that getting the best price for long-term care was just like shopping for a car or house — you’ve got to haggle.
With the cost of LTC steadily increasing, it’s no wonder people want the best deal possible.
The national median monthly rate for a one-bedroom, assisted-living unit hit $3,261 — a 2.4-percent increase from 2010, according to the Journal article. That typically involves hands-on personal and medical care for those who can’t function independently but who don’t require the constant care of a nursing home.
Discover bargaining strategies here.
Follow Us on Twitter.
Get notified as soon as we publish articles, news tips and other information you need to keep focused on achieving health and wealth in retirement.
Health and Wellness
With more of us working hourly positions — or trying to stay caught up on our work if we have a salaried position — it’s more common than ever to still go to work, the store or other public places when we are sick … even when we might have the flu. Read More
Healthy Recipe
Fresh or frozen ravioli cooks in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look for whole-wheat or whole-grain ravioli in the refrigerated or frozen section of the supermarket. Tortellini can be used instead of ravioli as well. Get This Recipe
In the News
CNY News: Baby Boomer Alert: Remember Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF?
The Reporter: Baby Boomers Fueling Wave of Entrepreneurship
The Hill: Improving Healthcare for Seniors through Telemedicine
The Lighter Side of Living
During a terrible storm, all the highway signs were covered with snow. The following spring, the state decided to raise all the signs 12 inches at a cost of $6 million.
"That’s an outrageous price!" quipped a local farmer. "But I guess we’re lucky the state handled it instead of the federal government."
"Why’s that?" his friend asked.
"Because knowing the federal government," the farmer said, "they would have decided to lower the highways."
Questions or Comments?
Is there a topic you’d like to read more about? We are always looking for ways to improve our newsletter!
Here are three ways to contact us:
Visit our Facebook page
Send us a Tweet @MtrHealthCenter
See our boards on Pinterest
We look forward to hearing from you!