87% of Americans think long-term care is a big problem in the U.S.
56% of women described long-term care as a "very big" problem compared to 42% of men.
7 of 10 respondents failed a 10 question true/false quiz on basic long-term care facts, scoring a "50" or worse.
73% of the respondents incorrectly said Medicare is the primary funding source for most older people's long-term care costs.
Only 44% knew that most long-term care is provided by family and friends.
Nearly 90% were familiar with nursing homes, but only 58% said they are a desirable long-term care option.
77% were familiar with home care, but 93% described that option as desirable.
About three-quarters of respondents said assisting living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and adult day care centers were desirable long-term care options, but just over half said they were familiar with them.
69% said they were worried about paying for their own or their spouse's long-term care compared to.
56% who are worried about paying for retirement Baby boomers age 35 to 44 were the most likely of all age groups to express worry (77%).
67% couldn't afford two years in a nursing home and 43% couldn't afford more than one year.
29% were familiar with reverse mortgages and 50% with long-term care insurance.
69% of respondents were not aware of new legislation which may provide them with tax deductions for long-term care insurance premiums.
48% of respondents have done little or no long-term care planning.
77% of respondents whose employers did not offer long-term care insurance said they'd like them to offer it.
82% of these employees said they would be interested in acquiring long-term care if it were offered.
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