There is a famous scene in the movie A Few Good Men when Jack Nicholson says quite dramatically “You can’t handle the truth!”
When it comes to making preparations for the eventualities of aging, it is a good idea to be realistic and come to terms with the realities that you may be facing. If you are prepared should a particular scenario arise the matter will be far easier to address, and this is what intelligent advance planning is all about.
With this in mind you would do well to be aware of the fact that some seven out of every 10 people who are at least 65 years of age are going to need long-term care eventually. This is a fact of life, plain and simple–the “truth,” as it were. You can pretend that it is not so or you can be proactive about preparing for the possibility.
The suggestion here is to consider doing some research in advance. Identify the long-term care community that you would prefer should you need such care. You can ask questions of the facilities themselves, consult with extended family members and friends, and tap into online resources that provide rating systems and reviews.
Doing some cost comparison evaluations can be useful as well because long-term care is extremely expensive these days.
As they say, it is better to be safe than sorry. If you would like some professional advice regarding the implementation of a comprehensive plan for aging, simply get in touch with a good Middlesex County NJ elder law attorney to arrange for an informative consultation.
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