Navigating the Shifting Terrain of Long-Term Care Insurance If you’re like most people, you probably hope to live in your home in good health without assistance as you age. However, a majority of older adults won’t be able to get by without some assistance due to chronic illness and cognitive or mobility issues.
4 Medicare Myths Around Long-Term Care Maybe you’re looking forward to freeing yourself from private health insurance premiums when eligibility for Medicare, the federal health insurance program, kicks in at age 65. Or, perhaps you already have Medicare and assume that all your healthcare costs are covered, even in-home care and long-term care costs.