Nov. is LTC Awareness Month & Family Caregiver Month - coincidence?

Nov. is LTC Awareness Month & Family Caregiver Month - coincidence?

Author: Diane Stoddart, Certified Long Term Care Consultant, CLTC November 13, 2025 Duration: 14:01
We need to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that family caregivers make to help those they love who can't provide for their own daily needs. The reason most people own LTC insurance is to help those caregivers to not feel alone and isolated. If you don't own LTC insurance and you want to protect your family, assets and choices, schedule time with me to plan here Below are many resources to help caregivers help their loved ones better. Administration for Community Living https://acl.gov/ Alzheimers Association https://www.alz.org/ American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging https://leadingage.org/ Aging Life Care Association https://www.aginglifecare.org/ National Council on Aging https://www.ncoa.org/ Senior Homes https://www.seniorhomes.com/ Assisted Living Foundation of America http://www.alfahousing.org/ National Center for Assisted living https://www.ahcancal.org/Assisted-Living/Pages/default.aspx Memory Care Facility Locator https://www.memorycarefacilities.net/ Today's Caregiver magazine https://caregiver.com/ National nursing home database https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?redirect=true&providerType=NursingHome There are others, but this is a good start.

Diane Stoddart brings a professional yet deeply personal perspective to the complex world of long-term care planning in Preparing For Tomorrow podcast. As a Certified Long Term Care Consultant, she understands that preparing for future care needs involves more than just finances-it's about safeguarding your family's well-being and peace of mind. Each conversation cuts through the industry jargon to clarify the real options available, from insurance products to legal strategies, all aimed at protecting your life savings from being depleted by unexpected care costs. You'll hear Diane break down essential concepts and terms, making a daunting subject feel manageable and urgent. Alongside expert guests, she explores the emotional and physical dimensions of caregiving, offering a holistic view that acknowledges the full weight of these decisions. This isn't about fear; it's about empowerment through knowledge. Tuning into this podcast provides a straightforward guide to creating a practical plan, ensuring you can face tomorrow with confidence rather than anxiety, knowing your loved ones and your legacy are secure.
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Question 6 - What's the best age to buy LTC insurance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:15
This is always the question. We all want to wait as long as we can before paying for something we don't want to own to protect our family from something that we don't want to happen. Let me tell you - if that something i…
Question 5 - Are there tax deductions when I own LTC insurance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
Estimate LTC premiums here Schedule a meeting with me here Ask a quick question here Listen to more episodes here Learn what your state lets you keep to qualify for Medicaid here Cost of care estimator is here
Question 4 - Can I get money back if I don't need care? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:37
There are multiple ways to design LTC plans to get mney back of care isn't needed. Listen to many options today. Part two comes next week. Estimate LTC insurance premiums here: Premium estimator Schedule a meeting with m…
Question 3 - What is an Elimination Period? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:21
Estimate LTC insurance premiums here: https://23149698.hs-sites.com/individual-calculator Ask a question here: https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/15min Listen to more podcast episodes here: https://preparingfortomorrow.libsy…
Question 2 - How much insurance do I need? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24
LTC Resources Estimate LTC insurance premiums here https://23149698.hs-sites.com/individual-calculator Ask a question here https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/15min Listen to podcast episodes here https://preparingfortomorrow…
Question 1 - What does LTC insurance pay for? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:15
Schedule with me at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/60min Ask a question at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/30min Website: https://preparing4tomorrow.com/ Podcast episodes: https://preparingfortomorrow.libsyn.com/ What you…
Reason For The Season - Song for you to enjoy from us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
We wish everyone a joyful Christmas and holiday season. Celebrate with those near and far, and enjoy all the bountiful gifts of love and family. Open your hearts and love those you love even more this season. Welcome tho…
Notice who is helping who this holiday season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
As you gather with family and friends this holiday season, I ask you to notice sons and daughters helping their moms and dads perform simple tasks like cutting their food or getting in and out of chairs. Ask yourself and…
2 years ago... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:39
Diane shares two client stories and some of her own family's story that have all developed over the last two years. So many people want to wait as long as they can to own LTC insurance, but they fail to understand that h…