En español | It's no small number: Each year, about 11 million Americans over age 18 receive some type of long-term care. Women are more likely to need care, and for longer periods of time—on average, about 3.7 years versus 2.2 years for men. Still, many people are confused about what long-term care is and how long-term care insurance works. … Back to Article
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