{"id":10,"date":"2024-03-20T17:58:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/?p=10"},"modified":"2024-03-20T17:59:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:59:31","slug":"the-power-of-choice-in-long-term-care-why-home-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/2024\/03\/20\/the-power-of-choice-in-long-term-care-why-home-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Choice in Long-Term Care: Why Home Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most of the people we speak with about Long-Term Care, have one desire that stands out above all: the wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of one\u2019s own home if care is needed. Surveys and studies consistently show that a vast majority of individuals\u2014<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">approximately 87% of seniors\u2014express a strong preference for aging in place at home, even if they require long-term care services.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">The appeal of staying in one\u2019s home is undeniable.\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong>It\u2019s where cherished memories reside, where routines are familiar, and where independence is maintained. However, when it comes to paying long-term care, the options can often seem limited.<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7b605\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/05\/031005.asp\">Many assume that Medicaid will cover their care needs, but few realize the major trade-offs involved.<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acl.gov\/ltc\/costs-and-who-pays\/what-is-long-term-care-insurance\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/acl.gov\/ltc\/costs-and-who-pays\/what-is-long-term-care-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">Here\u2019s where long-term care insurance comes into play<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">.<\/mark>\u00a0<\/strong>Unlike Medicaid, which can dictate where and how care is received and, use your assets to pay this care. Long-term care insurance empowers individuals with choice and control of their care. With a policy in place, you have the flexibility to choose where you receive care\u2014whether it\u2019s in your own home, a community-based setting, or a long-term care facility. This level of control ensures that your preferences and needs remain at the forefront, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/long-term-care\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/coverage\/long-term-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">Long-term care insurance<\/mark><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>isn\u2019t just about financial protection; it\u2019s about preserving your independence and dignity as you age. By planning ahead and securing LTC coverage while you are fairly healthy, you\u2019re taking a proactive step towards safeguarding your independence and honoring your desire to age on your own terms. Let LTC insurance benefits, put you in charge of your future care!<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shanleyagency.com\/secure-contact-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact our office to discuss your Long-term-care planning options.<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shanleyagency.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shanleyagency.com\/\">Visit our website<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark>**Share this post with someone who values choice and independence in long-term care planning. Together, let\u2019s help more individuals to make informed decisions and prioritize that if care is needed it can be from the comfort of home..<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the people we speak with about Long-Term Care, have one desire that stands out above all: the wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of one\u2019s own home if care is needed. Surveys and studies consistently show that a vast majority of individuals\u2014approximately 87% of seniors\u2014express a strong preference for aging in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2,3,4,5,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10\/revisions\/16"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shanleyagency.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}