Community-based LTC services

What are the 8 community-based LTC care services?

1. Home health care

2. Adult day care

3. Adult foster care

4. Senior centers

5. Home-delivered congregate meals

6. Homemaker and handyman services

7. Emergency response systems

8. Case management

What is home health care? (2 Bp)

• Care provided in the home

• Variety of types of care ranging from nursing to homemaker

What is adult day care? (3 Bp)

• Daytime, group program

• Designed for people who live with their families

• Includes: nursing care, psychosocial rehab, meals, and recreation

What is adult foster care? (4 Bp)

• Small, family-run homes

• Care for non-related adults

• Room, board, and personal care

• Less than 10 beds

What are senior centers? (4 Bp)

• Local community centers for older adults to congregate and socialize

• Many serve noon meals

• May sponsor health screening/wellness programs

• Recreational activities - focus

What are home-delivered congregate meals?

Meals delivered to Americans over 60 years of age, purpose to improve nutritional intake of elders

What are homemaker and handyman services?

Purpose to help with simple tasks necessary for independent living

What are emergency response systems?

Wearable device, sends medical alert to response center (Life Alert)

What is case management?

Linking, managing, & coordinating services to meet varied & changing health needs of elderly citizens