I can't find the old post about this and wanted to let people know the AARP Bulletin says the actual cost of a nursing home averages $74,000 a year. Professional care averages $35,000 a year. Medicare does NOT cover most long-term health care costs, but people think it does.

We aren't aware enough of future costs for older Americans. With the value of the dollar declining because of rising health care costs, many of us will be unable to afford health care. What will happen to us?
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