Long Term Care: The Need for Change. Long term care (LTC) has been classified as both medical and non-medical services developed to meet the needs of those who suffer from disabilities or chronic illnesses. Most often LTC services are only assumed to be provided in facilities associated with assisted living and nursing home disciplines. Long term care can be provided informally or formally with tasks that include "around- the-clock" care, including meals, housekeeping, and laundry services. Due to these settings, LTC is often associated with aging populations, however long care term may be needed by people of various ages in multiple settings. As stated previously, the majority of those who benefit from long term care are our senior citizens. The introduction of LTC gave families the opportunity to find quality care without the ever-growing grief brought on by "placing" a family member in a nursing home. People have been afforded the opportunity to find professionals that will truly care for their elderly family members and also improve the quality of life.
However, the economic and emotional challenges associated with caregiving can be massive, …show more content…
Creating small communities within my LTC facility will give patients a sense of belonging to a family. Often times when individuals are enrolled into a LTC, the feelings of depression tend to settle in because they are isolated from their families and friends and dislike the feeling of being confide to a bed and a single room. Within creating a community base structure I want to give my patients a chance at a new way of life. Despite some may have injuries or diagnosis that does not allow them to live a normal life, they would still be able to have a chance to obtain a sense of self while receiving the best possible
However, the economic and emotional challenges associated with caregiving can be massive, …show more content…
Creating small communities within my LTC facility will give patients a sense of belonging to a family. Often times when individuals are enrolled into a LTC, the feelings of depression tend to settle in because they are isolated from their families and friends and dislike the feeling of being confide to a bed and a single room. Within creating a community base structure I want to give my patients a chance at a new way of life. Despite some may have injuries or diagnosis that does not allow them to live a normal life, they would still be able to have a chance to obtain a sense of self while receiving the best possible