Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or ...

Planning for long-term care is a smart way to prepare for the realities of aging. As Americans live longer, more of us will eventually need support later in life — whether through in-home care, ...

How does long-term care insurance work? Long-term care insurance works in much the same way as health insurance. You pay a premium, most often in regular installments ...

States are stepping up to respond to the need for long-term care services and supports in innovative ways. A panel looked at some of those strategies during the 2025 Harkin Institute Retirement ...