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Although people are generally living longer, many are requiring
assistance in their later years. Long Term Care services can be
provided in your home, in an assisted living facility or in a nursing
home. In many cases the family is no longer able to provide such care
around the clock. Family members may not live nearby, they may
have other pressing family commitments, or simply cannot get the time
off work or away from the home.
According to recent data, 48.6% of people age 65 and older may
spend some time in a nursing home and 71.8% of people age 65 and
older may use some form of home health care. Additionally, less than
2% of nursing home costs are paid by Medicare with the national
average nursing home cost approaching $40,000 per year.
Some people can pay the bill out of pocket, others will qualify for
Medicaid (welfare), but most of us will fall somewhere in the middle.
A Long Term Care insurance policy can help protect your assets
from the rising cost of care.
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