Baby-Boomer Scorecard
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Source: National Institute on Aging
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Answer "Yes" or "No" to the
following questions:
- Do you have long-term care insurance that will cover 2
years of institutional or home-based care?
- Do you know that Medicare does not cover long-term care
or prescription drugs and that Social Security benefits will
provide less than half of the average income?
- Do you have disability insurance to replace your
income if you can't work until retirement?
- Do you save enough to maintain your current standard
of living upon retirement?
- Do you exercise regularly and follow a healthy diet?
- Do you receive regular cancer screenings (breast,
prostate, and colon) and are you a non-smoker?
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- Do you have a personal support system to help with your
long-term care needs?
- Do you know how to handle possible physical changes, such
as the inability to drive or to use the stairs in your home?
- Do you know where to obtain aging services and information
in your area?
- Do you expect to care for a family member or friend and
have you considered the effect on your own retirement plan?
Score Yourself!
How many questions did you answer "YES" to?
7-10 = Great start! You are
well on your way to healthy and secure aging! Keep up the good
planning and continue to re-assess your changing needs.
5-7 = You've taken the first steps, but
there is more to do! Identify the gaps in your aging strategy
and step up your planning efforts.
0-4 = Act now while there is still time!
Talk to friends, family, and professionals and to develop
a plan of action.
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