When a person needs help with dressing, shopping, meal preparation and personal chores — and when the family can’t meet these needs alone or with community services — a long-term care facility may be advisable. Also, when a person needs medical attention the family can’t afford to provide at home, or when keeping the person at home is too disruptive, long-term care could again be the best choice.
It’s wise to consult family members, as well as your physician when making this decision. If you are faced with having to move someone from a hospital to a long-term facility, the hospital's social worker may have valuable suggestions.
We also recommend focusing on the individual's needs and preferences. This is very important in achieving a more than satisfactory and hopefully fulfilling solution.
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