Long-Term Care Insurance is the only insurance specifically designed to pay for long-term care - the type of care that many of us can expect to need if we reach old age. Yet not many people know about or understand this type of insurance.

Eldercare Illuminated host Lenore Tracey spends time in this episode talking to Eileen Tell, to explore what’s available, how it works, and whether to consider long-term care insurance for you or your loved one.

About Our Guest:

Eileen J. Tell, MPH is Principal and CEO of ET Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned business focused on long-term care and aging services. Eileen has more than 30 years of experience and industry thought leadership in long-term care. Areas of expertise include policy analysis, market research, product development, and program management and evaluation. Her clients include the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services, US Department of Health and Human Services, National Council on Aging (NCOA) and others. She is a graduate of Tufts University and has a Masters of Public Health degree from University of Michigan.