National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recently placed the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information on-line.  Here is an excerpt from the site’s homepage:

This is a new web site developed by to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.

While no one likes to think about a time when they might need long-term care services such as help with basic daily activities like bathing, dressing or using the bathroom independently, about 60 percent of people over age 65 will require some long-term care services at some point in their lives. Planning is essential for you to be prepared.

This site provides a wide range of information and options to help you plan for future long-term care needs, but it can’t tell you which ones will work best for you. Everyone’s situation is different. Carefully review these options and your unique situation before making your planning decisions.

The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information is primarily intended as an information and planning resource for individuals who don’t yet require long-term care, but it includes information on services and financing options that can be helpful to all individuals.

Special thanks to Neil E. Hendershot of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania law firm of Goldberg Katzman, P.C., who also authors the PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog, for bringing this website to my attention.