Types of LTC Services & Settings

What services do adult day care centers provide?

Social activities (meals and recreation), medical or health care support services, respite care for informal caregivers, meal programs, senior center activities, and transportation services.

What is the target demographic and primary feature of independent living communities?

Targeted at adults aged 55–75 or older who do not need regular health care services, offering social activities, home maintenance, and security.

What care is provided in assisted-living facilities?

24-hour supervision, assistance with ADLs and IADLs, and recreational activities (with some medical care assistance depending on state regulations)

What is the role of a Home Health Aide (HHA) or personal care assistant?

They assist with ADLs at home; they do not perform medical care, though they may take a patient's vital signs.

Who are skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for, and what do they provide?

Residential care for people who cannot live independently; they provide general nursing care, custodial care, and medical services, and house memory care units for those with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's

What are the criteria for hospice care?

Short-term care for individuals with a life expectancy of less than 6 months where cure attempts are stopped, focusing on emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort for the patient and family.