Long-term health care is a phrase which is used to describe a variety of services in the area of health, personal care, and social needs of persons who are chronically ill, infirm, or suffer from a cognitive disorder such as Alzheimer's disease .
Many people perceive long term care as simply the care received at a nursing home.
Long term care is actually many services that enable an individual to maintain a certain level of quality of life. These types of services might be help with daily activities such as bathing and dressing respite care home health care adult day care or care in a nursing home 2. Typically skilled care is needed by an individual for medical conditions that require medical personnel. This might include registered nurses, doctors, and physical therapists. Additionally skilled care is usually required round the clock.