What Is Caring?
More than ever before, families are providing long-term care to older adults with limitations in the ability to perform tasks necessary for independent living. Nearly 25% of American households are providing care to people age 50 years and over. Families are the foundation of a stressed healthcare system. Hospital stays are shorter than ever and family caregivers are often expected to do what healthcare professionals once did, and do so without training. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
The following web site was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Caring Information
What are the options?
The choices are many depending on the individual situation. A countless number of elderly seniors don't need continuous skilled nursing care but do require some assistance with everyday activities. Learn more about the options available in Contra Costa by selecting one of the topics below.