Common Questions on Long Term Care

Long term care is something no one would ever dare to discuss during important family gathering or luncheon party; the exaggerating costs of health care services seem daunting for anyone trying to make both ends meet and earning on the middle tier.

 

So what is long term care? Why people try their best to avoid this in any conversation? Let’s discuss it without being too legalistic. The term “Long-term” simply refers to the length of period of time a person will need care.  “Care” denotes to the variety of services—medical, social, and personal—provided for people with physical and mental disorders.

 

More than half of the population will need long term care at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, most care services are provided outside the home, although most families prefer the latter, and the reality presents shocking rates of nursing homes and senior facilities. Any types of care will require help from family members or outside assistance from health aides, caregivers, and nurses.