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Planning Ahead for Long Term Care
Know the Facts

No one wants to think about long term care ... but everyone, yes EVERYONE needs to plan for that eventuality. Should the need for long term care arise following illness, surgery, an accident, stroke or other condition, we all want to know that we/our spouse/parents will be well cared for, in a nurturing, clean environment ... and that we can afford quality care without burdening our spouse or children. We don't want to be at the mercy of public health.

Isn't it worth it to plan ahead?

Consider these facts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

• 90% of seniors are not planning well for long term care needs.
• 70% of people over 65 will need long term care at some point for an average of 3-5 years.
• Long term care costs an average $72,270 per year.
• The cost of care is expected to triple in 20 years.
• 70% of single Americans lose their life savings within three months in a nursing home.
• 50% of couples lose it within six months.

Half of all long-term care costs are personally financed from savings, retirement funds, investments, home equity, etc. ... because Medicare & Tri-Care For Life do not pay for long-term care.

If you don't plan ahead, if you choose simply to stay where you are until a crisis happens, here are the typical choices you'll likely have in a health crisis:

• Move in with the children
• Stay at home with help
• Use community based services (meals, transportation)
• Move to "Assisted Living"
• Move to a "Nursing Home" (Health Care Center)

A better choice that many wise seniors are making is to move to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) while you're still healthy and independent. At Air Force Village, you'll live in a lovely residence, make friends, enjoy a whirlwind of stimulating activities, enhance your lifestyle with a host of excellent amenities ... and have guaranteed access to health care. Air Force Village can be a valuable option for you, offering health care at a discounted rate and much, much more.

Call today and find out how you can enjoy life to the fullest at Air Force Village, plan for your future and gain peace of mind ... all with one phone call, 1 (800)724-5771.