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long-term care (LTC)

Long-term care (LTC) refers to care and service required by an individual on a continuing basis because they can no longer perform some or all the activities of daily living.

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long-term care (LTC)

Long-term care (LTC) refers to care and service required by an individual on a continuing basis because they can no longer perform some or all the activities of daily living.

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LTC is often used interchangeably with chronic care in the medical community.

Synonyms

chronic care