This FAQ article defines long-term care and explains how it’s different from health care. We’ll also dive into the many types of long-term care services and facilities.
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Lifestyle
June 3rd, 2021
Live Well with Diabetes with the Right Care
More Americans get diagnosed each day, perhaps you. Diabetes brings many challenges, especially as you get older. Often this leads to complications and a higher risk for long-term care. The right care will help you live better.
Health
May 3rd, 2023
Prescription Drug Use Increases with Age Presenting Potential Problems for Caregivers
The number of medications, potential drug interactions, and managing proper use is just a few of the problems of getting older. Care recipients, caregivers, and families face challenges ensuring proper drug use.
Assisted Living Facility
An assisted living facility is a residential building with long-term care support services. Assisted living facilities can be a good fit for anyone needing a minor to moderate level of care and wanting to maintain independence.
Home Health Care (In-Home Care)
Home health care is custodial or skilled care that takes place in the care recipient’s home instead of a traditional long-term care facility.
Insurance
February 17th, 2023
Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits Paid $13.25 Billion to Policyholders in 2022
Does Long-Term Care Insurance pay claims? A newly released report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance said that the top insurance companies paid over $13.25 Billion in benefits in 2022 alone.
Health
November 1st, 2025
Mental Health Issues Developing Following a Stroke Should Not Be Ignored
Strokes are a common event worldwide and are a leading cause of long-term health care. Many family members are unaware of the increased mental health problems resulting from strokes. Depression, mood swings, and anxiety should be treated as well.
Lifestyle
July 8th, 2022
13 Tips on Choosing a Letterhead Design
Up to 17 million new small businesses will be formed in 2022. Companies are created by the young and old but face the same challenges. Simple things like your letterhead can make a big difference in your company’s success.
Insurance
October 15th, 2020
Angela Bassett Aims To Increase Long Term Care Dialogue
Actress Angela Bassett was a caregiver for family members. She knows firsthand why planning for the physical, emotional, and financial impact of long-term health care is essential to retirement planning.
Lifestyle
July 9th, 2021
If You're Asking If You Weigh Too Much - You Probably Do
Everyone seems to think about their weight. Your weight affects your health and mobility, including your risk of needing long-term health care in the future.
Homecare
December 15th, 2022
How to Handle the Challenges of Caring for Your Aging Parent
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work lecturer Natasha Mosby offers tips for those becoming a caregiver. With so many needing long-term care at some point, understanding the impact will make it easier for everyone.
Lifestyle
December 13th, 2022
7 Ways Float Therapy Benefits Seniors
Floating therapy involves floating effortlessly in a salt-water solution containing Epsom salt. When the body is free of gravity's pull, muscle tension relaxes, inflammation levels fall, and the parasympathetic nervous system is activated.