What is Long Term Care? |
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Long Term Care Overview
Long term care is the type of care you may need if you have a prolonged physical illness, disability or cognitive impairment (such as Alzheimer’s disease) that keeps you from living independently. These limitations may prevent you from carrying out basic self-care tasks - such as bathing, dressing, or eating called, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Nearly two-thirds of people over age 65 will need some type of long term care in their lifetime. And while most people think of long term care as impacting only those in their senior years, 40 percent of people currently receiving long term care services are ages 18 to 64.*
Today consumers have more choices than ever before when planning for potential long term care needs. The information contained in this Web site and listed below will help you to learn more about long term care including costs, planning, talking to loved one's and getting help.
What are the types of Long Term Care?
How much does Long Term Care cost?
How do people usually pay for Long Term Care?
How to talk to loved ones about Long Term Care
* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information, 10/22/08.
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