What is Long Term Care?
What is long-term care?
Long-term care is often be referred to as LTC and refers to help with activities of daily living. These activities include bathing, dressing, grooming, transfering, and other activities performed to take care of oneself. When individuals are no longer able to complete two or more of these activities without assistance their exists the need for long-term care. Long-term care differs from other forms of care by nature. Long-term care focuses on services provided to promote independence for individuals who can longer care for themselves.
Who needs long-term care?
Long-term care is designed[…]
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When it comes to living healthy there are many small steps we can take action with. Being proactive versus reactive with our health can make all the difference. This entails helping your body stay healthy versus trying to heal your body after the fact. However, both are worthy causes and can help you stay healthy longer.
Eating well
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Long-term care
For some it is a rather confusing topic. Others wish to avoid the topic all together as it is not necessarily a fun thought. However, when you consider the fact that close to 70% of those over the age of 65 will need it, you have to.
The need for long-term care is constantly rising. These medical and personal services offered through long-term care are vital to those who can no longer care for themselves. Research supports this notion when you take a look at the countless studies as conducted by the American Society on Aging. We can only expect[…]
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Your options for Long-Term Care
Exploring your options
When it comes to aging ,you may have a personal preference when it comes to aging in your own home. However for some, remaining at home may come with great responsibilities, isolation, and overall limitations. In these cases, the benefits of living at home no longer outweigh other alternatives and it becomes more practical to explore other options which offer more assistance. Housing options will vary by location and they will also possess many different options. These option vary from retirement homes, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, congregate living, etc. Today we will examine[…]
What You Need To Know About Long-Term Care
Misconceptions about long-term care
Once you are approaching retirement age, some common topics such as how you will handle the costs of long-term care should be discussed. This topic is not always the most “fun” however, it’s often necessary. Chances are you are already at a certain age where you have begun to experience some sort of health issues related to aging. It is also highly likely that you know a close friend or relative who is receiving some sort of long-term care. Some individuals do not wish to fathom the need for[…]
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