...which HCFA in a recently published discussion paper defined as " a range of medical and supportive services for individuals who have lost some capacity...are expected to need care for an extended period." Such factors as the projected increase in the number of elderly above the age 75, the longer life expectancy...

...support services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. As you have heard from your own colleagues,...

...support services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. About 70 percent of the noninstitutionalized...

...support services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. About 70 percent of the noninstitutionalized...

...support services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. As members of the Aging Committee, you are well...

...support services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. As this Subcommittee is aware, long term care...

...support services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. About 70 percent of the noninstitutionalized...

...Long-term care refers to a wide array of medical, social, and personal support services needed by people who have lost some capacity for self-care due to a chronic illness or condition. Today in America, despite the threat of viral illnesses like AIDS and hepatitis, 80 percent of all...

...care services provided to individuals who have lost some or all capacity to function independently due to a chronic illness or condition and who are expected to require these services for an extended period of time. About 70 percent of the non-institutionalized...

...term care (LTC) refers to the range of health and supportive services provided to a person who has lost some capacity for self-care due to a chronic illness or condition and who is expected to need care over an extended period of time. Generally, LTC services are designed to provide...