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How do they approach their need for "},{"_key":"65c937a962573","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"long-term care"},{"_key":"65c937a962574","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"?"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"1376a324a2f8","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"4e36a7823f920","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Although couples may face the same "},{"_key":"4e36a7823f921","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"long-term care"},{"_key":"4e36a7823f922","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" risk as families with children, their situation may create a different set of challenges."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"6117169ac444","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"a1bc1c1544aa0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Not having a “default” caregiver in the form of a child can force your clients to think creatively about their long term care strategy."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"blockquote"},{"_key":"4161a09c0e63","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"13f2adb185990","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Ask your clients, how do they want to live their life?"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"h3"},{"_key":"bcb8711c3c46","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"ca1a110e43c10","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Living life without children opens up new possibilities and introduces some unique challenges. 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