Long-term care facility

A Long-term care facility (pronunciation: /ˈlɔːŋˌtɜːm keɪr fəˈsɪlɪti/) is a type of healthcare institution that provides extended medical and personal care to individuals who are unable to manage such needs on their own, primarily the elderly and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

Etymology

The term "long-term care facility" is derived from the English words "long-term", referring to a prolonged period of time, and "care facility", which denotes a place where individuals receive care or treatment.

Types of Long-term Care Facilities

There are several types of long-term care facilities, including:

Nursing Homes: These facilities provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents who require a high level of medical care and assistance with activities of daily living.

Assisted Living Facilities: These are designed for individuals who need some help with daily care, but who are not as dependent as those in nursing homes.

Residential Care Homes: These small, private homes provide lodging, meal services and assistance with daily living activities.

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC): These communities provide different levels of care based on the individual's needs, including independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care.

Related Terms

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Basic tasks that an individual does on a daily basis, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and moving around.

Chronic Illness: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.

Disability: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Elderly: Referring to individuals who are in the later stage of life, typically those aged 65 and over.

Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Long-term care facility
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Long-term care facility