Understanding Long Term Care

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Long term care (LTC) refers to a range of services and support designed to meet a person’s health or personal care needs over an extended period—usually when they have a chronic illness, disability, or cognitive impairment like dementia. These services help people live as independently and safely as possible when they can no longer perform basic everyday activities on their own. Home & community based care assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities are available. 

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Eating
• Transferring (mobility)
• Toileting
• Continence

Assisted living facilities also provide long term care. Assisted living is ideal for those who value independence, but need occassional help with daily routines. 

Features Include:

• Private living spaces 
• Prepared meals and housekeeping
• Social and wellness activities 
• Assistance with select ADL's

More families are choosing to age in place or explore adult day care services as flexible. affordable alternatives to institutional care. Long term care can be in your preferred setting. 

Home & Community Based Care Includes: 

• In home caregivers and health aides 
• Adult day programs for social and medical support.
• Respite care for family caregivers