December 19, 2005

The Long-Term Care Conundrum - New York Times

The Long-Term Care Conundrum - New York Times:

A rational view of the difficulties with long-term care.

"Beyond such particulars, what's needed most is a shift in thinking. Americans have to realize that there is no entitlement to long-term care and that few employers include long-term care in their health insurance packages. That thought should lead to two things: serious financial planning on an individual basis, and a long national conversation about how much responsibility the government should have in ensuring proper care for the elderly and disabled. "

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