90% Of Americans Anticipate Increased Need For Specialized Caregivers As Lifespans Increase 

A recent survey found that 90% of Americans aged 29 years and older strongly agree (42%) or somewhat agree (48%) that there will be an increased need for specialized caregiving as aging people in the U.S. experience chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia.  Only 8% stated that they somewhat disagree with this statement, and only 2% stated that they strongly disagree.

More than half of the respondents plan to use Medicare to pay for long-term care costs, according to the report, despite the fact that the coverage Medicare provides is limited and short-term. This . . .