HONOLULU (KHON2) — Senior care experts are raising awareness about the little-known issues of long-term care insurance. We sit down with the Executive Vice President at Vivia Cares, who wants folks to be prepared for retirement, on this month’s Kupuna Caregiver.
What is long-term care insurance? According to Executive Vice President Tanya Fernandes at Vivia Cares, it’s designed to help pay for your care needs, as opposed to health insurance or Medicare, which typically helps pay for medical-type expenses.
“So, it’s typically for individuals who can’t independently do things everyday tasks, like bathing, eating on their own, and even some mobility issues,” said Fernandes…