What Is Home and Long-Term Care?

Home and long-term care refers to a range of medical and personal services designed to help individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or aging-related needs. Care can be provided at home, in assisted living facilities, or in nursing homes, depending on the level of support required.

Types of home and long-term care

• Home care: Non-medical support, such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and companionship.
• Home health care: Skilled nursing or therapy services provided at home for medical needs.
• Assisted living: Housing with support for daily activities, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
• Nursing homes: 24/7 medical supervision and personal care for those with significant health conditions.

Who needs home or long-term care?

• Seniors who want to age in place but need assistance with daily tasks.
• Individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury who require temporary medical support.
• People with chronic conditions needing ongoing medical or personal care.

How Solace can help

Navigating home and long-term care options can be overwhelming. A Solace advocate can help you compare care options, coordinate home health services, and make sure providers communicate effectively. If you or a loved one needs financial assistance, an advocate can also help you understand what benefits are available within Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs—including lesser-known covered services that could ease the cost of care.