Event to Shed Light on Long-Term Care Financing Options

Hawaii boomers who have helped a frail or sick parent search for a nursing home or hire a home care aide are learning hard lessons early: Long-term care is expensive—it can cost upwards of $100,000 a year—and only those who are virtually impoverished qualify for government aid.

But as daunting as the cost of long-term care can be, not having a plan in place can be even more costly in the long run.

AARP can help. In early December, AARP Hawaii will sponsor long-term care information sessions on Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii and Maui to help Island residents get a handle on decisions about their future care.

The events will focus on what residents need to know to prepare for their care needs—including the pros and cons of personal financing options such as long-term care insurance and reverse mortgages. The featured speaker is Enid Kassner, director of AARP’s Public Policy Institute—and a nationally recognized expert on consumer long-term care financing.

All events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Call toll-free 877-926-8300. For more information and event updates call AARP Hawaii at 808-545-6006.

• December 1 (Kona) – Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kahaluu 1 & 2 (9 – 11 a.m.)
• December 2 (Kauai) – Aston Aloha Beach Resort, Alii Room (9 – 11 a.m.)
• December 3 (Oahu) – Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai (8 – 10 a.m.)
• December 4 (Maui) – Location to be decided (9 – 11 a.m.)