Long-term care may not be what you think.

Long-term care isn't just for the elderly, and it isn't just about nursing homes. It's about having the assistance you need during an extended illness or injury at any time of life.

To help protect your future, it's important to know the basics of long-term care and really understand your options. With the right planning and knowledge, you can maximize your independence and maintain your options so you can choose the kind of care and assistance that's right for you.

Long-term care basics

Long-term care is different than health care and disability insurance. Find out more.

Myths and facts

Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to long-term care? Find out.

Types of services

There are a number of options for long-term care in the home, via community-based services, and in facilities. Learn more.

Levels of care

How might the need for help change over time? And how does that affect where you receive help? Learn more.

Did You Know?

If you purchase a tax-qualified long-term care policy, you may be able to deduct part of the premium from your taxes as a medical expense, and the benefits you receive from the policy are generally not taxable as income.