Study: Majority of women unsure of how they will pay for long-term care

October 19, 2010 at 08:00 PM
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Studies show women use more long-term care services than men, yet a new AARP survey revealed many women are not financially prepared for future health care needs. According to the survey of women ages 45 to 64:

Fifty-nine percent haven't determined how they'll pay for long-term care needs.

Forty percent don't know long-term care costs more than nursing home care.