The baby boomer generation is headed into choppy, uncharted waters when it comes to their long term care needs. By 2020, almost 55 million Americans will be age 65 or older, and life spans are continuing to grow longer. In past years, analysts noted the impact of senior care on the so-called “sandwich generation” – adults who were responsible for their aging parents as well as their own children. With lengthening life spans, the sandwich generation of the future may well refer to people in their 70s providing care to…
Read MoreCategory: Long Term Care
Cystic Fibrosis Life Insurance In Canada
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is an illness that typically affects children and young people. A usual life expectancy (on average) for people with cystic fibrosis is about 37 years. It is considered a critical illness and it impacts various parts of the body, predominantly the lungs and digestive system. The disease has been described as trying to breathe through nothing more than a drinking straw for the rest of your life, with the effort required to breathe becoming more and more as you age. The disease is a…
Read More