Do older Americans expect they will personally need long-term care for themselves in the future?
Most Americans age 40 and older expect they will need care at some point.
Are older adults financially prepared for long-term care?
Many older Americans have not saved for future long-term care and do not feel confident in their ability to pay for it in the future.
Do older Americans expect to provide long-term care to a loved one?
Most Americans age 40 and older expect to provide care to a loved one in the next five years.
What policies do adults age 40 and older support to help Americans pay for long-term care?
Americans support policies like a government-administered long-term care insurance program and tax breaks for purchasing long-term care insurance.
Have older Americans done any planning for their long-term care needs?
Almost three-quarters of those age 40 and older have done little or no planning for their long-term care needs, a high-water mark since our survey began in 2013.
Do Americans age 40 and older feel prepared to provide care?
Few feel prepared to provide long-term care to a loved one. Fewer older Americans today feel very or extremely prepared than in 2014.