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No one wants to think about needing long term care, but research suggests that at least 52% of people turning 65 today will need it at some point.
And, that care can be incredibly expensive.
Long term care insurance is one way to cover a possible long term care need. But, the insurance itself is expensive and confusing and you do have other options.
Explore alternatives to long term care, the pros and cons of coverage, and more.
You need a plan for dealing with long term care costs. Luckily there are some great alternatives to long term care insurance.
Explore 7 key provisions in (or consequences of) the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) — and what they could mean for your retirement.
If you are misinformed about long term health care costs, you might not get the care you want. Find out how much it costs and how to pay for it.
Click here for 5 simple financial planning steps that can help or a loved one plan for the financial stress of dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Here are 9 things you might not know about Medicaid and long term care, and the chances you’ll be on the program in retirement.
Find real answers about long term care insurance costs, what to look out for and who benefits. Plus, alternative ways to cover these costs.
Updated May 2025
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You might not like the idea. You might try to deny the idea. You might convince yourself that you will be the lucky one to stay healthy until your last day. However, at least 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some form of long-term care services and support during their lives, new research shows. […]
Managing your finances shouldn’t be like pulling teeth. But it might as well be for the proportion of Americans who say they would rather go to the dentist than talk about their long-term care planning and aging needs. Such was the response from 45% of adults surveyed by the AARP in a 2018 study designed […]
Asset protection trusts are one way to cover long term care costs. However, there are big disadvantages. Learn more and discover alternatives.
Dementia. Stroke. Alzheimer’s disease. The prevalence of these health events is a big reason why you need to make planning for long term care an important part of your retirement planning. Will you need to give care? Will you need care? What is Long Term Care? Older Americans continue to be in the dark when […]
The decision to relocate in retirement is huge — especially since you literally have a world of options. You can retire anywhere and into a wide variety of housing types. Live and travel in an RV. Buy a big beach side home. Relocate abroad to financial or lifestyle reasons. Downsize to a small apartment. Buy […]
Trusting your family to an assisted living facility can be a huge decision! How can you be sure that they’ll get the care they deserve? Take it from someone who has been there. Once upon a time, Carol Marak, Aging Advocate and Editor at SeniorCare.com, worked a full-time job while simultaneously caring for both of […]
Buying a long-term care insurance policy can be a valuable investment for those who purchase it well in advance of the time they’ll need it, yet few Americans are taking advantage of this genius option. But you are not necessarily a fool if you have not made this purchase. While some 70% of Americans will […]
It’s estimated that there are over 40,000 assisted living communities in the U.S. today, says Stephan Baldwin, director of business development for Assisted Living Center, an online directory and resource for those researching living options for seniors. And while this means that families have more choices than ever for care for their loved ones, the […]
The costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be staggering. And not just for the person suffering from the disease, but for those around him or her who serve as primary caregivers. Dementia can easily derail a family’s finances, and it can quickly drain retirement savings for those who have not prepared. […]
After struggling to help her mother–the wife of a World War II veteran–receive benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA), Debbie Burak founded VeteranAid.org to ensure that other families of veterans wouldn’t have to go through the same ordeal. The site is devoted to informing veterans and their families about the little-known Aid and Attendance Pension […]
Retirement should mean living comfortably on the savings you’ve spent a lifetime to build. But aging and unexpected health issues can derail your retirement aspirations and bleed savings accounts dry if you’re not prepared financially to face what life might throw at you. Will You Need Long Term Care? Even if you’re physically in good […]
The cost of Alzheimer’s Disease care has risen in overwhelming proportion, but the reality is it’s a cost that many Americans are facing now, and will continue to face in the future. Recent studies show that the cost of caring for Americans with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias has surpassed the cost of treatment for […]
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