LTC 101; Need and Cost of Care (Constantly Under Construction)

Cost of care should not only be measured in dollars.  How about the immeasurable amount of time and stress on the family and the primary Caregiver? 

The odds are high, 7 out of 10 will need long-term care in their lifetime.

The "big what if " comes after the age of 80.

The cost in dollars must be born by the family.  Most Government programs provide assistance for the poor and primarily in Nursing Homes (Medi-Cal in CA).  Home Care is usually preferred with informal care provided by the spouse or children.  

Planning and providing care at home falls mostly on women.  Will they be available?  

Schug the LTC Guy