The 2009 Long-Term Care Insurance Sourcebook, a compendium of the most current relevant research and data regarding long-term care and insurance products, has been published by the American Association of Long-Term Care Insurance.

The annual publication, a 48-page guide, includes proprietary research conducted by the organization, as well as summarized highlights of significant studies conducted during the past year, the trade group said.

Highlights in this year’s edition include annual cost of care studies for home care, assisted living and nursing home care in major markets.  Additional studies report the age of buyers of long-term care insurance as well as details regarding claimants.

The 48-page guide is available from the organization ($99 for non-members; free for members). For more information, call 818-597-3227.

Copies also may be ordered by mailing payment to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste 336, Westlake Village, CA 91362.