Your Future and Long-Term Care

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AARP’s Decide. Create. Share.^SM campaign is designed to help women in their 40s, 50s and 60s take steps today so they will be adequately prepared for a safe, healthy and secure tomorrow.

• Decide what kind of future you envision for yourself.

• Create a plan that will help you achieve those goals.

• Share that plan with the important people in your life.

Quiz: Are You Ready for Your Future?

This easy tool will help you assess how well-prepared you are in four key areas of your life — and will show you what to focus on as you develop a plan for your long-term needs and desires. Do

Plan Your Future
Main Topics

Health

Learn what steps to take today so you'll remain as healthy and vital as possible in the years ahead. Read

Finances

Find out everything you need to know about the costs you may face as you get older — and the ways you’ll be able to pay for them. Read

Legal Issues

Don't wait until it's too late to put your legal affairs in order! Learn the hows and whys of setting up wills and other key documents. Read

Home & Community

It's time to start thinking about where and how you want to live as you get older. Read

Plan Your Future
Women's Stories

Patricia

After losing two sisters and a niece to cancer, Patricia knew she had to strengthen her long-term health and financial plans for the sake of her kids. Watch

Jeannie

She waited until she was in her 40s before marrying and adopting a baby. Then she made plans so her son won't have to worry about his older parents. Watch

Mary Ann

After losing her mom to Alzheimer’s, Mary Ann decided to carve time out of her busy life to set up a long-term plan, including a power of attorney and other advanced directives. Watch