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Long-term care insurance (LTCI) can be purchased privately.
Political advocacy is a cornerstone of democracy. This includes the ability to lobby public officials. However, professional lobbyists may exert outsized influence on policymakers.
One way to fund long-term services and supports (LTSS) is to adapt or combine coverage with existing life insurance coverage.
A reverse mortgage is a loan secured by the value of a home and does not require payments as long as the borrower lives in the home.
Over the past few decades, employers have increasingly made changes to the structure of their workforce. For example, employers have outsourced work previously performed by full-time employees.
Civic engagement can take many forms: individual volunteerism, organizational development and leadership, public service, and electoral participation.
Grandparents and other relatives play an important caregiving role in family well-being. Support from extended family is especially vital in families with low incomes.
Federal and state programs help many older people with low incomes. These programs provide access to vital services like income support and health care.
Two federal programs help states provide a broad range of social services important to older adults.
Employers and policymakers can take steps to ensure that workers can balance work with other responsibilities such as providing care or managing an illness.