Survey: Nearly 4 in 10 Americans 65+ haven’t talked with others about preparing for possible need of long-term care
The proportion was similar to American adults overall, 38 percent of whom said they hadn't had such conversations.
A recent survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of OneAmerica® asked 2,006 adults age 18 and over1 whether they'd had conversations with a family member, spouse or partner, friend, health care professional, financial planner, insurance agent, attorney, clergy member, accountant or someone else about preparing for their possible need of LTC.
62 percent of Americans say they have had these conversations, with adults age 65 and older more likely than younger adults (18-64) to have talked to their spouse/partner (38% vs. 27%) and/or a financial planner (17% vs. 7%). Interestingly, 65 percent of adults age 18-34 say they have had conversations about their possible LTC needs.
Many Americans turning 65 today – 70 percent – can expect to have an LTC need at some point in their lifetimes, according to the
Planning ahead for the possibility of LTC can ensure assets are best positioned for any need that arises, and can reduce the burden on family members and loved ones when the time comes.
Americans with annual household incomes of
For individuals and financial professionals, it's important to start those conversations, said
"Regardless of income, it's important to have conversations about the possibility of long-term care," said Edgar. "Asset-based LTC protection is a solution that may be more within reach than people realize, especially if they're nearing retirement and have assets to reposition. And everyone can benefit from understanding each others' wishes and expectations for care."
OneAmerica offers asset-based LTC solutions, which can help protect retirement income from the drain of unexpected expenses, while providing a death benefit if LTC benefits aren't fully used. With asset-based LTC protection, premiums are guaranteed, and policies come with a return-of-premium guarantee in case of cancellation.*
For more information and scenarios about how long-term care protection can help protect assets, download "Planning for Every Possibility" at www.oneamerica.com/ltcstudies.
*Not available on all products. May vary by state.
About OneAmerica®
A national leader in the insurance and financial services marketplace for more than 140 years, the companies of OneAmerica help customers build and protect their financial futures. OneAmerica offers a variety of products and services to serve the financial needs of their policyholders and customers. These products include retirement plan products and recordkeeping services, individual life insurance, annuities, asset-based long-term care solutions and employee benefit plan products. Products are issued and underwritten by the companies of OneAmerica and distributed through a nationwide network of employees, agents, brokers and other sources who are committed to providing value to our customers. To learn more about our products, services and the companies of OneAmerica, visit OneAmerica.com/companies.
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