On a bright Sunday morning in May 1908, Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, was adorned with blooming white carnations. Many were gathered inside donning pressed shirts, polished shoes, and colorful sun dresses. Their demeanor, a mix of cheer and contemplation, reflected the nature of their meeting. They were present to commemorate a woman, but more so to celebrate the ideal she lived to uphold.

As many people are aware, life insurance is harder to get as you age, but it is necessary for you or your loved ones. The average cost of a final expenses is around $7,000 - $10,000, and that’s just the funeral. Leaving that all to your family often leads to heavy debt. With the right life insurance, your loved ones will not even have to worry about final expenses. Luckily for seniors, there are several options for life insurance.

FootPrints Home Care is proud to announce being included in the Albuquerque Journal’s Top Work Places list for the third straight year. Building the “best place to work” is a vital element of our vision and awards like these verify that we are on course. We would like to extend a special thank you to our employees for their role in creating the best home health agency to work for in the State of New Mexico. Congratulations team!

Since their creation in the 1960s, Medicare and Medicaid have become household terms. They are frequently referenced on the news, during political debates, and in medical settings across the country as their benefits are accessible to millions. They can also, at times, be quite confusing. The similarity of their names and the underlying service they provide (health insurance) lead many to confuse the two. A more thorough look at how they operate, however, reveals many differences.

The need for long term care isn’t a topic many enjoy contemplating. Dealing with any of the challenges that accompany age is an exercise we would rather avoid. But their presence is undeniable. Our bodies, though strong at present, will eventually weaken. For many of us this will result in a need for professional care that carries a cost. Long term care insurance exists to cover this cost and can protect against future needs and the depletion of your savings.