Long-term care articles

Issues surrounding long-term care frequently make the news. At
John Hancock, we strive to continually educate Americans on issues surrounding the need for long-term care and how to plan ahead for these future needs. Below are some recent news stories about long-term care:

2009

Chicago Sun Times "Consider Long-Term Care Insurance Now"

Encourages Americans to plan early for long-term care needs.

Chicago Sun Times "Make a Gift of Long-Term Care"

Encourages Americans to plan early for long-term care needs.

National Geographic "The Sandwich Generation"

A video account of family caregiving.

2008

Kiplinger’s "Long-Term Care Insurance for Less"

Practical tips on choosing cost-effective long-term care insurance.

Kiplinger’s "Protection for the rest of your life"

An in-depth look at how insurers are providing lower-cost policies.

The Wall Street Journal "When Alzheimer's Hits at 40"

A reprint article that discusses what happens when Alzheimer symptoms begin at 40 years old.

Smart Money "Take (Long-term) Care"

Helpful information about when to buy and options for a budget-friendly policy.

Investor's Business Daily "How to Lop Costs for LTC Insurance"

How to make premiums more affordable.

Chicago Sun-Times "Who'll Look After You?"

Terry Savage, a nationally known expert on personal finance, discusses the risks associated with relying on long-term government aid.

The Wall Street Journal "When Inheritance is Negative"

A Wall Street Journal reprint that tells middle aged readers their parents LTC expenses could destroy their financial plans.

2007

Boston Globe "Take a Look at Nursing Care Insurance"

Helpful information about long-term care insurance.

LTC-6000-26 4/09

Long-term care insurance is underwritten by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02117 (not licensed in New York) and in New York by John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, Boston, MA 02117.

John Hancock provides Long Term Care Insurance designed to help you pay for Long Term Care Costs that would otherwise negatively impact your accumulated wealth and retirement savings. As one of America’s leading Long Term Care Insurance Companies, John Hancock offers a variety of options for Long Term Care policies and can help you choose the products that give you more choice and independence in when and where to receive care and in Long Term Care Providers.