The Bellingham Business Journal

Shara Pagels, financial advisor for Ludeman Capital Management, has earned the designation of Certified Long-Term Care (CLTC) Advisor.

In order to acquire this designation, Pagels learned about the nature of planning for long-term care and the services people need to live a long life.

She also received the training needed to offer guidance to families on a range of issues, including home care, assisted living, nursing homes, social services, taxes, law and how to pay for these services.