What Are Long Term Care Services?
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Traditionally, long term care only meant care provided in a nursing home. Today, long term care includes medical and non-medical services that are provided in a variety of settings.
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Long term care services include:
| Activities of Daily Living Assessment |
In-Home Attendants for People with Disabilities |
| Adult Care Homes |
Insurance/Benefit Information & Counseling |
| Adult Day Care—Medical and Social |
Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) |
| Advocacy Programs |
Interpreter Registries |
| Assisted Living Facilities |
Legal Services |
| Assistive Technology Equipment |
Mental Health Services |
| Caregiver Training |
Nutrition Assessment Services |
| Case/Care Management |
Nutrition Education |
| Centers for Independent Living |
Outreach Programs |
| Child Care Provider Referrals |
Personal Care Services |
| Companionship Programs |
Personal Emergency Response Systems |
| Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services |
Personal Finances/Budget Counseling |
| Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites |
Private Duty Nursing |
| Day Habilitation Programs |
Property Tax Exemption Information |
| Early Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities or Delays |
Protective Services |
| Food Pantries |
Respite Care |
| Food Stamps |
Senior Centers |
| Friendly Visiting Programs |
Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes |
| Health Care Referrals |
Special Education Assessments |
| Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal |
Substance Abuse Services |
| Home Delivered Meals |
Support Groups/Counseling |
| Home Health Care |
Telephone Reassurance |
| Home Maintenance & Minor Repair Services |
Transportation |
| Home Rehabilitation Programs |
Utility Payment Assistance |
| Hospice |
Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Household Safety Education |
Weatherization Programs |
| Housing—Low Income, Subsidized & Non-Subsidized |
Wellness Programs |
| Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) |
WIC |
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