What is long term care?

WHAT IS LONG TERM CARE?

Definition:

It is a range of medical and/or supportive services for those who lack some capacity for self-care due to a chronic illness or condition, and who are expected to need care for an extended period of time. (Normally, 90 days or longer)

Important Terms:

Skilled Care - Involves daily nursing and rehabilitative care that can be provided only under a doctor=s supervision by medical personnel.

Intermediate Care - Involves occasional nursing and rehabilitative care that can be provided only under a doctor=s supervision by medical personnel.

Custodial Care - Involves assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL=s) provided by non-medical personnel.

ADL=s - Dressing, Eating, Toileting, Continence, Transferring, and Bathing.

Cognitive Impairment - Is a deterioration or loss of intellectual capacity which requires continual supervision to protect yourself or others.