A Deeper Look at How to Protect Your Home One of the biggest fears families have when facing nursing home care is losing the family home. Many people ask, “Can the nursing home take my house?” The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. In many cases, you may be able to keep […]
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One of the most common questions we hear is: “What happens to my house and my money if I have to go into a nursing home?” The short answer is: It depends on whether you plan ahead. Without planning, long-term care costs can quickly drain a lifetime of savings. But with proper planning, many people
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🕊️ October May Be Over — But the Conversation About Long-Term Care Planning Is Just Beginning Each October, Long-Term Care Planning Month reminds families across the country of one essential truth: preparing for tomorrow begins with honest conversations today. At Aging in Maine, we spent this month helping Maine families understand what long-term care really
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As our population ages, one of the most significant challenges families face is planning for long‑term care, particularly when a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s disease is involved. For Mainers, the stakes are especially high: in the state of Maine, approximately 30,000 people aged 65 or older are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. In addition, tens of
Why Long-Term Care Planning Matters October is Long-Term Care Planning Month, a reminder of how important it is to prepare for the future before a crisis occurs. Whether it’s the cost of in-home care, assisted living, or a nursing facility, the reality is that most families underestimate both the likelihood of needing care and the
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