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The Basics of Long Term Care


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  • Website: LongTermCare.gov
  • Resource type: General web page

Summary - The message of this resource is:

It is a good idea to think about long term care well in advance. Think about the care you anticipate to need and how you can pay for these supports. You can use this resource to plan ahead and help guide your thinking.


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United States, advance planning, healthcare


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Rated on: 3/18/2020 1:00:44 PM

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