No one can really tell the exact amount of long term care that you will need. Since no one knows what can happen in the future, the best thing you can do is anticipate the possibilities and plan ahead for your future long term care needs. This can be quite hard if you don't know the things to consider. To help you determine your needs here are some numbers that you can contemplate on. 70% of people who are 65 years old and above will require long term care. Other factors that you need to consider are family history, risk factors and your current health. Learn more about the amount of long term care you will need in the future.