Does making a home safer eliminate the possibility of needing long-term care?
Answer:
No. Home modifications and environmental improvements can support independence, but changes in health, mobility or cognition may eventually create a need for help with activities of daily living or supervision. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled care under specific circumstances but does not pay for most ongoing custodial long-term care; Medicaid may provide long-term care for people who meet its financial and eligibility requirements.