{"id":16013,"date":"2023-10-13T15:50:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/?p=16013"},"modified":"2023-10-13T15:50:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:50:21","slug":"an-action-plan-for-long-term-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonwim.com\/an-action-plan-for-long-term-care","title":{"rendered":"An Action Plan for Long-Term Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s no secret that as we age, our health depletes. While we can help our overall wellness through lifestyle changes and healthier habits, there’s another, less obvious way we can help ourselves (and loved ones) as we grow older: planning for long-term care.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Despite the anticipated growth in the country\u2019s retirement-age population – with the number of people turning 65 every day will increase to more than 12,000 in 2024 – very few are insured for the costs of long-term living, and most don\u2019t understand the basics of long-term care insurance, according to new data from the <\/span>Nationwide Retirement Institute<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Further data shows someone turning 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years, according to the Administration for Community Living. Women, on average, need care longer (3.7 years) than men (2.2 years).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The recent research shows most people don’t take action because they need clarification about how much help they can expect from the government for long-term care. <\/span>In a survey by Genworth,<\/span><\/a> two-thirds of people thought government programs would cover at least part of their long-term care costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the truth is, as we age, the chances of needing long-term care increase. One way to curb long-term care effects is by having a solid LTC plan. Here’s how to get started…<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Calculate the Likelihood of Needing Care<\/b><\/h4>\n

The first step in crafting a long-term care plan is assessing your risk of needing such care. Consider your family’s medical history, lifestyle choices, and overall health. Are there hereditary conditions that might affect your future health? Age is also another factor to consider.<\/span> The CDC’s data<\/span><\/a> reveals that the most common age groups among long-term care residents are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n