Long-Term Care
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is long-term care?
- What types of services does long-term care provide?
- Why do people need long-term care?
- What is the most common type of long-term care?
- How long does long-term care last?
- How common is the need for long-term care among older people?
- How can I tell if I will need long-term care?
- Who provides long-term care in the home?
- What kind of help can I get while I recover from surgery at home?
- How do emergency response systems work?
- I don't drive anymore. How can I get to doctors' appointments and the grocery store?
- My mother has a disability and I care for her in my home, but I'm about to start a new job. Who will take care of her now?
- My father's Parkinson's disease is getting worse, and he can no longer live at home. What kind of facility is right for him?
- Is long-term care expensive?
- What does "out of pocket" mean?
- What kinds of options are available to pay for long-term care?
- My wife needs part-time help at home. Will Medicare pay for that?
- Doesn't Medicare cover most long-term care costs?
- What long-term care costs does Medicaid cover?
- I'm perfectly healthy. Why should I think about long-term care?
- Is long-term care insurance a good option for me? I've heard it's expensive.
- What if something happens to me and I can't talk with a health care provider to make my wishes known?
- Who can help me create the documents I need for long-term care planning?
- Are there professionals who can help me find the right kind of long-term care?
- Where can I find more information about long-term care?