Why Long-Term Care Planning Matters Now More Than Ever The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of your life, health, and financial plans. In the wake of COVID-19 and its lasting impact, many Americans are focusing on what matters most—protecting their health and preserving their financial future. One area
Paying for Long-Term Care According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 70% of retirees will require some form of long-term care (LTC) during their lifetime. The median annual cost of care ranged from $53,768 to $105,850 in 2020 (Genworth). As retirees live longer, these expenses—and the risk of outliving one’s
Long-Term Care Planning: Why It Matters and How to Prepare Life expectancy in the United States has steadily increased over the last several decades. Today, men live an average of 74.8 years and women an average of 80.2 years. While we are living longer, many Americans are not preparing for the realities of aging. According
Long-Term Care Challenges and Solutions for Aging Americans The Growing Need for Long-Term Care AARP reports that the population age 85 and older—the group most likely to need long-term care—will more than triple between 2015 and 2050. This trend highlights an urgent challenge. Leaders must rethink institutional care, improve affordability, and create innovative options for
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Finding the Right Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. These communities are designed to provide older adults with a continuum of care—allowing residents to remain in one community while moving through different levels of housing and support