Family Doesn’t Always Come First

Many caregivers are still women who grew up at a time when women often were not firmly attached to careers outside the home. That may be changing.

In a survey conducted by Genworth Financial, 40% of women and 55% of men said they would not give up their jobs to become caregivers for their aging parents.

Many elderly people rely on their adult children to provide informal support services when they are getting on in years. The caregivers perform tasks ranging from driving a parent to appointments and the grocery store to round-the-clock nursing care.

Many people don’t think about LTC until it becomes a reality for them. Don't let your clients overlook the possibility that they might require LTC. Proper planning today for an uncertain tomorrow may help preserve their hard-earned assets and enhance their options for care.

LTC Awareness Resources from Genworth