By — Margaret Myers Margaret Myers Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/quiz-7-startling-facts-long-term-care Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Quiz: 7 startling facts about long-term care Health Jun 27, 2014 3:18 PM EDT Everybody needs someone to look after them at some point in their lives. For the millions of Americans at or approaching retirement age, chances are they eventually will need some type of assistance — from friends or family, a hired caregiver or a nursing home. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a generous percent (hint hint) of people turning 65 will require long-term care services. How many? Take our quiz below and find out. By — Margaret Myers Margaret Myers Margaret Myers is the former Digital News Editor for PBS NewsHour. She is a former editor for ESPN.com. She also led the features department at the Amarillo Globe-News in west Texas. @margaretvm
Everybody needs someone to look after them at some point in their lives. For the millions of Americans at or approaching retirement age, chances are they eventually will need some type of assistance — from friends or family, a hired caregiver or a nursing home. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a generous percent (hint hint) of people turning 65 will require long-term care services. How many? Take our quiz below and find out.