Somewhere around 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 70 percent of those over 65 will require long-term care services at some point.
But few people make preparations for this inevitable part of life that can drain a family both emotionally and financially.
When the need for long-term care approaches the crisis level, several family members may be thrust into participation whether ready or not, said Chris Orestis, senior health-care advocate and CEO of Life Care Funding (www.lifecarefunding.com).
“In many situations the need for care will creep up on a family,” Orestis said. “Suddenly, people realize they have assumed duties that take up more and more of their time, and take a toll on their lives.”
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