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Perceptions and Opinions of Long-Term Care A Survey of AARP Members in Pennsylvania

AARP Member Opinion Research

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This mail survey, conducted by AARP in April-June 2003, investigated the views of 1,197 AARP members in Pennsylvania concerning long-term care and related issues. Some of the key findings are as follows: Most Pennsylvania members have not discussed their preferences for long term care with family members.
Most of the members think it would be difficult to find long-term care they could afford.
Most of the members support AARP's advocacy for programs designed to allow people to stay in their own homes as they age.
About 7 in 10 Pennsylvania members are not confident they would be able to afford the cost of nursing home care for even 1 year.
Cost is the top reason the members do not purchase long-term care insurance. This report was prepared by Katherine Bridges and David Cicero of Knowledge Management, AARP. For further information, please contact David Cicero at 202/434-6307. (23 pages). Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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