November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, an observance that raises awareness of the health care risks faced by those aged 65 and above. These risks include developing disabilities or loss of independence that require home-based or assisted living care when an individual can no longer care for themselves, partially or in entirety. While it is easy to assume you will need assistance, the reality is stark: Over half of Americans who turn 65 in 2025 will face a substantial di