A recent study conducted by AARP indicates that less than half of women baby boomers have begun planning for their parents' care as they age.

The study, according to Laura Skufca of AARP Knowledge Management, found that:

• Approximately 2/3 of the 629 survey respondents have talked with their parents about living independently as they age.  Only 40% have actually begun to plan.  2/3 also believe their parents could afford assistance.
• Only 17% of respondents considered their parents moving into a nursing home.  The remainder mentioned their parents moving in with them or providing paid help to ensure continued independent, in-home living.
• More than half of those surveyed have begun considering their own long-term needs as they age.

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