Long-term care

Industry

The truth about end-of-life care

ER physician details risks of resuscitation.

By Staff |December 8, 2014

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Industry

Few Canadians buy disability, LTC insurance

Most Canadians buy life insurance, but many hold off on other coverage purchases

By Staff |December 1, 2014

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Estate Planning

An asteroid may strike Earth, but clients still need plans

Ukranian astronomers say an asteroid may hit Earth in less than 20 years, reports Russian news service RIA Novosti.

By Staff |October 18, 2013

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Industry

Most seniors don’t want to live past 94

Advances in medical science may soon make it possible to live to 120, but a CARP poll shows most seniors have little enthusiasm for sticking around that long.

By Staff |August 29, 2013

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Seniors ill-prepared for long-term care costs

The majority of older Canadians are unaware of the costs associated with long-term care and few are financially prepared to cover expenses, finds a survey by The Canadian Life and Health Association (CLHIA). The study, which polled Canadians aged 60 plus, shows 56% of respondents aren’t familiar with the costs of long-term care in their […]

By Staff |April 24, 2013

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Clients unprepared for long-term care: CLHIA

Three quarters of Canadians admit their financial plans don’t account for long-term care, and 55% believe government programs cover the majority of those costs, according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. That’s not the case. It will cost $1.2 trillion for Canada to provide long-term care to baby boomers, and current government programs […]

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Long-term care

The truth about end-of-life care

Few Canadians buy disability, LTC insurance

An asteroid may strike Earth, but clients still need plans

Most seniors don’t want to live past 94

Seniors ill-prepared for long-term care costs

Boomers look to real estate for retirement income

Take no chances

Clients unprepared for long-term care: CLHIA