One of the most popular ways to learn about long term care insurance is listening.  Ask someone what he or she knows about long term care insurance and just listen! 

People love telling other about things they really like or really don't like.  If they have any experience with long term care they will tell you. 

The trick is finding out what they know from personal experience and how reliable their comments are, and what they are just repeating 2nd, 3rd, or 4th hand.  That information you often do not need. 

Some still prefer checking in the Yellow pages for a number and address and making an appointment to meet with an insurance agent and discuss the subject with a professional. 

Are any of these ways the best? 

Actually they all can be good, and a wise person will utilize most, if not all, of them.  You are in the best position to make the wisest choice you can about long term care insurance.

Another option for searching for long term care insurance quotes is checking with your employer.  Some companies offer such coverage in addition to their medical insurance (although not without cost).  There can be reduced rates due to already being a customer with that company.