52.3%: The expected percentage of people turning 65 who will have a long-term care need during their lifetimes.

47.7%: The expected percentage of people turning 65 who will have no long-term care need during their lifetimes.

46.7%: The expected percentage of men turning 65 who will have a long-term care need during their lifetimes.

57.5%: The expected percentage of women turning 65 who will have a long-term care need during their lifetimes.

22%: Percentage of individuals over 65 in the highest income quintile who will have a long-term care need of two years or longer.

31%: Percentage of individuals over 65 in the lowest income quintile who will have a long-term care need of two years or longer.

10%: Percentage of Americans over age 65 who have Alzheimer’s dementia.

38%: Percentage of Americans over age 85 who have Alzheimer’s dementia.

35%: Projected increase in number of people with Alzheimer’s dementia between 2017 and 2030.

110%: Projected increase in number of new Alzheimer’s cases between 2010 and 2050, barring the development of a new treatment to prevent or cure Alzheimer’s disease.

2 years: Average number of years that individuals age 65 and older will have a high long-term care need during their lifetimes.

This and other sobering data on usage, cost, insurance products, and the toll on unpaid caregivers.  Source: 75 Must-Know Statistics About Long-Term Care