The Cost of Care: Funding Options for Long-Term Care Needs
Available on demand Oct. 4 – Nov. 30, 2025
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- California Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
- National Academy of Certified Care Managers
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Many people underestimate the costs associated with long-term care as they age, often assuming that Medicare will cover all their needs—a common misconception. This webinar emphasizes the importance of planning to manage care expenses effectively. Participants will explore various payment options, learn how to piece together multiple funding sources and gain insights into resources that can help ensure the needs of older individuals are met. While every financial situation and care need is unique, this session will provide valuable considerations and tools to help you plan for long-term care needs.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
- Review the average costs of long-term care.
- Learn about options available to pay for long-term care.
- Explore several non-traditional funding options.
- Discover tips and resources for planning for future care needs.
Presenters:
Kristin Dahlquist, DSW, MPH, owns Home Instead offices in Denver and Fort Collins, where she leads teams that provide personalized home care to more than 250 older adults and their families across Colorado. Under her leadership, Home Instead Denver was recognized for innovation in dementia respite care through partnerships with the CMS GUIDE Program and Alzheimer’s grant funding. Dahlquist also serves on the executive committee of the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, helping to improve resources and support for families impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.
Accessibility:
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