Over the last few weeks, I shared information about costs and durations of care.  I also shared a little bit of an editorial opinion about the dangers of planning for the average.  Today, I want to share with you a true story that hist close to home. To set the groundwork, we will be talking... Continue Reading →

Last week, I shared with you the OneAmerica interactive cost-of-care map.  Today, I want to apply some of the data from there and share a what-if scenario. Before we jump into this, I want to share a few pieces of data with you.  The intent here is to help you get your arms around average... Continue Reading →

Before we get into this week's Fridays with Fisher, I want to remind you that a NEW Care Solutions Coffee Break is out. This month's topic is having "the conversation" and a few ideas that might be helpful. I’m not sharing something new with you, but I am reminding you that you have a boatload... Continue Reading →

November is LTC Awareness Month. Frankly, I think that when we dedicate days or months to specific causes we don't really improve the awareness. It may actually be a buzz-kill since there are so many cause focused months. Instead, as financial professionals, we should be including long term care awareness into every client conversation that... Continue Reading →