​What is Long-Term Care?
​What is the difference between nursing homes and assisted living?
When should I begin planning for long-term care?
Is there any financial help for long-term care expenses?
https://nihseniorhealth.gov/longtermcare/payingforlongtermcare/01.html

Veterans Benefits Application:
http://va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/1010ez-fillable.pdf

Phone:
877-222-8387
Mailing Address:
Health Eligibility Center
2957 Clairmont Rd. Suite 200
Atlanta, Ga 30329-1647​
What are the cost of not planning for long-term care in advance?
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  • Caregivers miss an average of 7 hours of work per week
  • The average caregiver loses a third of their income each year
  • Average cost of caregivers out-of-pocket expenses amounts to $10,000
  • More than 1 out of 2 caregivers admit to feeling guilt, resentment, and other negative feelings about their caregiver responsiblities
  • 43% of caregivers report their own health and wellbeing is negatively affected, including loss of personal time and time with their own families
  • Over half of caregiver and recipients would plan better and arrange for help sooner if they had to go through the same experience again.

SOURCE: Genworth Beyond Dollars Study, July 2015
http://info.diservices.com/blog-disability-insurance/infographic-the-high-cost-of-caring-for-aging-loved-ones
How and when should I start the conversation with my loved one about their long-term care?
What are the benefits of long-term care insurance?