There
were 36.3 million Americans over age 65 in 2000, and it is
projected that there will be 86.7 million by 2050.
2000 CENSUS, U.S. CENSUS
BUREAU
There
were 33.9 million family caregivers of elders in 2004, and
it is projected that there will be 81 million by 2050.
CAREGIVING IN THE U.S., NATIONAL
ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING AND AARP, 2004.
Nursing
Home Costs: How to Plan for Nursing Home Care by Jack N. Alpern,
The Alpern Law Firm
Deciding when to move your parents
into a nursing home can be difficult enough, but are you
financially ready? Learn how to make the best choice for
your situation.
Jack N. Alpern
Jack Alpern is the founder and shareholder in The Alpern Law Firm, located in
Warren, Ohio. Mr. Alpern graduated from The Ohio State University College of
Arts and Sciences, earning a degree in history and political science. He received
his juris doctor degree from The Ohio State University College of Law, where
he was the recipient of the George W. Wrightmire award for leadership. He also
completed both basic and advanced estate planning courses at Case Western University
College of Law. Mr. Alpern is a member of the State Bar of Ohio and the Ohio
State and Trumbull County bar associations.
