Western Reserve Public Media Caring For Your Parents
 
The Program
 
The Local Follow-Up
 
The Conference
 
The Resources
 
PBS 45 & 49's Aging Smart
 
PBS
 
 
 
Caring for Your Parents: A Local Follow-Up is a co-production of
Summa Health System Area Agency on Aging
Western Reserve Public Media
 
 

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.

 
Caring for Your Parents: The Conference
 
Caring for Your Parents: The Conference

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.