Long-term care also includes community services such as meals, adult day care, and transportation services. These services may be provided free or for a fee. People often need long-term care when they have a serious, ongoing health condition or disability. The need for long-term care can arise suddenly, such as after a heart attack or stroke.
Most long-term care is provided at home by unpaid family members and friends. It can also be given in a facility such as a nursing home or in the community, for example, in an adult day care center. The most common type of long-term care is personal care—help with everyday activities, also called "activities of daily living.".
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