Care fees can be a major drain on financial resources.

Whether it's your own long-term care or that of a loved one, raising the necessary money can be a real battle.

This means that many people are turning to investment vehicles as a means of insuring their future.

There is a range of products available from life insurance to long-term and critical care cover.

More canny investors may prefer to stick to the stock market. A survey out this week said the FTSE 100 still represented the best place to put your money for a long-term investment.