Planning for longevity and figuring out how to pay for it if we need extended care is increasingly in the news, especially for women and those with a history of longevity in their families. The resulting risk of needing assistance with daily living activities that we take for granted now (such as getting in and out of a shower or tub, getting ourselves dressed, or preparing our meals and taking our medication) is the subject of research and innovative technology. But are we prepared to pay for this care in the future?