Nursing care plans form an important part of the nursing process. American nurse Ida Jean Orlando created the current nursing process guidelines in 1958.

The care plan should outline what needs to be done to manage the care needs. It can help organize and prioritize caregiving activities.” The CDC has a care plan form on its website.

You might be shocked to discover that as few as 3% Americans have a fully funded plan for long-term care expenses. Although, on second thought, maybe you wouldn’t be surprised at all — because ...