Linda founded her company in 2000 after 22 years of specializing in long term care.  Linda is a licensed Long Term Care Insurance Specialist with additional certifications in Long Term Care and Senior Advising.  She has an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and a masters degree in Health Care Administration.  

Linda has an extensive background working in the long term care industry including time with the Veterans Administration, Nursing Homes, Home Care, Harvard University’s Division on Aging, District Manager for Genworth Financial, and now the principle of her own company.   

Linda is committed to helping people plan for optimal independence and maintenance of choice while conserving their financial resources.  She is well published and a public speaker on issues of aging and long term care insurance.

Linda has partnered with EM-Power Insurance Services to provide optimal long term care roll-outs for moderate to large businesses.  Eldercare has specialized in multi-life and group products for over six years.  They have systems in place with focused literature both in print and the latest in electronic education to maximize employee participation.

There are many misconceptions about long term care and it can be a difficult subject for many people to discuss.  Most people do not appreciate how important long term care insurance can be until they are either uninsurable or actually need care.  It’s our goal to provide accurate and complete information to enable companies and individuals to make educated decisions.

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Long Life Planning – Mission Statement

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• To educate about solutions for Long Term Care

• To assist employees and clients in exploring their options for Long Term Care

• To provide cost effective Long Term Care Insurance

• To work with businesses in optimizing employee health benefits without increasing cost

• To insure businesses successful long term care insurance enrollments

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Because Linda has a background in health care not only is she better able to pair individuals/companies with the most cost-effective policies, but she can also find the insurers most likely willing to approve and underwrite her clients. 

She is able to talk the medical language with the underwriters, and when necessary, able to fight efficiently for appeals. 

And when clients go into claim, Linda has the ability to help the client understand the long term care process to discharge from the medical/rehabilitation setting.  She has an expert first-hand grasp of the quality home care and assisted living settings in the area and can provide guidance and references.  

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Watch Linda on the "Money Matters" Radio Program

WBNW  10/13/09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fCpA-EHlT8

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Testimonials

“I was very impressed with your knowledge and hopefully we will be able to both benefit by working together."

David J. Reinherz, Loan Officer, Dynamic Capital Mortgage

“I really appreciate your time and patience in going through everything…..it’s a good thing when one doesn’t have buyer’s remorse the next day . . .I think that means you’ve found your niche and are doing a good thing for the world.”

Thanks, Lynne

“Your expertise and product knowledge is unsurpassed.”

Thanks, Todd.

“It has been a pleasure to have your clear, informed presentations as we proceeded along the Long Term Care highway.  You have been generous with your time, answering questions and meeting with us.”

Best, Cheryl