Do you know about the need for long-term care? Do you know what "tasks" determine your need for it? Research says many older adults believe they will never need long-term care but the reality is 70% of us will need it for at least 2 years. Read about the misconceptions about long-term care needs at Seniorcare.com .
Start with the paperwork. Begin talking about financial concerns and your preferences about how you want resources managed in the event you are unable to make decisions.
As we grow older, the need for long-term care increases because 52 percent of the 65 plus group will develop a severe disability at some point. Here's the actual breakout of services used for care.
The need for care starts with the notion of needing help to perform activities of daily living which includes, bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, transportation, using the toilet.
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You have options to receive services in nursing homes, home care, adult day care programs, residential facilities, such as assisted living or board and care homes. But the trend shifts from institutional care to home and community-based services.
See home care services https://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/resources/non-medical-home-care-services/
Services offered in skilled nursing facilities target higher levels of care
See nursing home services https://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/resources/services-offered-in-skilled-nursing-facilities/
Assisted living services offer help for those with minimal needs.