Long-Term Care

Get the very best care you can afford



Finding long-term care often means making difficult decisions. But the more you know about long-term care, the better off you or your loved one will be. Whether you're planning well into the future or making an urgent decision now, Long-Term Care helps you understand the full range of your options. You'll also learn how to:



evaluate nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and home care providers to find the right one

find out what lasting effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on any nursing facility you're considering

get the most out of Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans' programs

consider the special needs of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's, and

decide whether long-term care insurance is worth the significant expense.



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