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Long-term care

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Long-Term Care Insurance 101

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The increasing financial impact of long-term care

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Long Term Care: What is the best age to buy Long Term Care insurance?

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How to Choose a Long-Term Care Facility

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New guidance for long-term care facilities

Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time.