Only 23% of Americans Understand Real Odds of Needing Long-Term Care in Retirement, Study Shows

A new study reveals that only 23% of U.S. adults correctly know the likelihood—about 70%—that a 65-year-old will need long-term care during retirement. This knowledge gap is concerning as healthcare costs rise and personal savings rates decline.

By David Beren Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Only 23% of Americans Understand Real Odds of Needing Long-Term Care in Retirement, Study Shows

Topics: healthcare costs long-term care personal savings retirement planning

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