Skip to main content

Helping you navigate long-term care and aging with expert guidance, trusted information, and practical tools.

Explore the full range of long-term care options. From in-home support to assisted living, find straightforward guidance to make informed decisions.

Visit Learning Center
Cost of Care Calculator

Types of Long-Term Care

Latest Industry News

Find Care Providers Near You

Everything you need to learn about Long-Term Care Insurance in one place. From policy types and benefits to pricing, underwriting, and more.

Visit Learning Center
Insurance Companies

Information In Your State

Latest News

Life Settlements

Get Free & Accurate Insurance Quotes

Explore a range of topics centered around living your best life as you age. Discover practical advice on healthy aging strategies and planning for the future.

All News & Topics
Caregiving Topics

Celebrity Health Updates

Lifestyle Articles

Retirement

Resources and connections for businesses and partners. Access information about LTC News, advertising opportunities, partnerships, and ways to get in touch with our team.


About Us

Advertising

LTC Glossary

Contact Us

Become A Partner

Business Portal
(opens in new window)

Reverse Mortgages

Personal Care

What Does 'Personal Care' Mean?

This is non-medical care and assistance needed to help a person perform activities of daily living and/or supervision and assistance for someone suffering from a severe cognitive impairment.

More Information

Personal care is non-medical care and assistance. This is often needed to help an individual with activities of daily living. It can also include supervision for someone suffering from a severe cognitive impairment. 

 

Most health insurance plans do not cover custodial or personal care. These plans only cover acute or rehabilitation skilled care. Long-Term Care Insurance plans were designed to cover personal care services instead.