Long-term-care insurance offers protection, but it’s not right for everyone
In the last years of Martin Privot’s life, his family had to start selling his assets to pay for his nursing home costs. “He needed 24-hour care and couldn’t be left alone,� recalls his daughter Toni Footer. “My biggest fear was we would run [through his money] and wouldn’t be able to provide the care that he needed.� Read full article >>

Elderhood Project: Long Term Care Insurance
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Dear Dave: I've got auto insurance, but can you tell me what other kinds of insurance are good to have? — Chris

Nation's Largest Long-term Care Insurance Organizations Co-sponsor Conference
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