You may need long-term care at any point in your life. You may need long-term care if you:

• Have a chronic condition that limits your daily activities

• Are seriously injured or have a temporary or permanent disability

• Develop a cognitive impairment that causes memory loss of confusion

• Become weak or frail as a result of old age

Fact:

70% of those over age 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives

40% of all long-term care is provided to persons under age 65

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