These are my parents. This photo was taken in May 2017 exactly 2 weeks before my father almost died of septic shock. Despite their age and physical limitations, my parents had traveled alone from California to Wisconsin for a family wedding. At this point, my father had…

My Long-Term Care Story: Part 2 by Scott A. Olson, CLTC | Apr 3, 2019 It’s been 19 months since my last post about the long-term care journey with my mother. There really wasn’t too much more to say. After my father’s passing six days after they moved into Brookdale…

My Long-Term Care Story: Part 3 by Scott A. Olson, CLTC | Apr 3, 2019 To continue My Story about long-term care insurance and what it means to me, I need to explain how COVID changed everything. Specifically, how the “alternate plan of care” in the long-term care…

My Long-Term Care Story: Part 4 by Scott A. Olson, CLTC | Apr 3, 2019 My mother moved into our home on September 15, 2020, and life settled into our new normal. Her long-term care insurance policy allowed us to make the necessary home modifications to keep her safe….

My Long-Term Care Story: Part 5 by Scott A. Olson, CLTC | Apr 3, 2019 No one said that caregiving was easy. Yet, after talking with hundreds of clients, most everyone assumes and expects to receive care in their home. And I absolutely agree that remaining at home is…