April 17, 2017 When it comes to your own personal health, it is always best to plan for the future. If you fail to do this, you will be leaving your fate in the hands of other people. Thanks to modern medical science, people are now living longer than at any point in human history. Because of this, many more people than every before require Long term care because of various injuries, illness or simply the effects of old age. Therefore, it is important to plan for Long term care long before you will ever need it. You may also need to set up Long term care for a loved one who has failed to make his or her own arrangements. Following are some considerations in the process of Long term care. What type of care does the person need? Under the umbrella of Long term care, there are several types of care that a person can receive. The type of care will be determined by how severe their medical condition is. Intermittent care is used for people who only need to be tended to on an occasional basis. The majority of patients who receive intermittent care are still residing in their own home. A few times each week, the caregiver will drop by to see how the patient is doing. Part-time care can be provided by an informal caregiver when there is not a medical condition that needs constant attention. Someone receiving part-time may live in the same house with his or her caregiver. Some patients in need of part-time care will often decide to live in a care facility because of the socialization that affords or because it is less expensive than hiring a live-in caregiver. Full-time care is required for patients who are unable to perform most daily tasks on their own. Interviewing caregivers Once you have determined what type of care your loved one needs, you will now need to find a person who is qualified to provide it. This is a process that should not be rushed or taken lightly. After all, the health and well-being of your loved one is at stake. Choosing the wrong caregiver or facility could be a disaster. Check the licensing of the caregiver or facility to make sure it is current. How long have they been providing this care? Have they had any complaints filed against them? Also, you may want to consider hiring a geriatric care manager to help get your care in place, be that at home or in a facility, and then to help monitor the care once it has started. There’s a lot to consider, and, if possible, it’s always better to think about these things before an emergency forces you to. For more information contact our Long term care attorneys today.