"The typical caregiver is a family member who is a 48 year old woman who provides more than 20 hours of care each week."

Most people prefer to receive long term are in their homes rather than in a facility setting.

2011 cost of care findings on a countrywide basis: Adult Day Health Care $60/day

2011 cost of care findings on a countrywide basis: Home Health Aide Services (Licensed) $19/hour

“The U.S. Census Bureau projects that the population of 85 and over could grow to $19 million by 2050.”

2011 cost of care findings on a countrywide basis: Nursing Home (Private Room) $213/day

2/3 of people over age 65 will need some kind of long term care in their lifetime.

2011 cost of care findings on a countrywide basis: Nursing Home (Semi-Private Room) $193/day

"Each year about 600,000 Americans suffer their first stroke. 28% are under the age of 65."

“The average age at move-in of an assisted living resident is 84.6 years old. The median length of stay for assisted living is 21 months.”

“86% of older adults have at least one chronic condition like heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, or cancer and 50% have two or more.”

Long Term Care Insurance may be deductible if you own a business or itemize your medical expenses.

“By 2050, 20% of America’s population will be over 65.”

“61% of respondents ranked having Alzheimer’s disease as their single greatest fear among disabling diseases in later life.”

76 million Baby Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964.

2011 cost of care findings on a countrywide basis: Assisted Living Facility (1 Bedroom/Single Occupancy) $3,261/month

“5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. 2/3 are women. By 2050, as many as 16 million will have the disease.”

Average age of consumers who purchase Long Term Care Insurance is 55 to 64.