Long Term Care Information on Web Site

August 16, 2005

15 Aug 2005

In an effort to provide consumers with the essential information on

long term care, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the

National Center For Assisted Living (NCAL) have redesigned their

consumer Web site. LongTermCareLiving.com. Established apart from the

organizations' member sites, the consumer site was expressly created

for ease of use by the average consumer, allowing ready access to

specific information on aspects of nursing facilities and assisted

living residences.

The consumer site also links to a wide range of free brochures

containing valuable subject information. The site includes a guide

for families, consumer guides to selecting nursing and assisted

living facilities, financial information, and there is even a section

designed to asses the consumer's needs and provide information and

direction on locating appropriate facilities.

The Web site and the accompanying brochures discuss in plain language

the basic types of services offered by long term care facilities.

They include key questions that consumers should ask about when

planning for long term care. The " Additional Resources " section of

the site directs consumers to useful information that can be found on

the sites of other seniors-related organizations. The " Glossary of

Terms " explains the meaning of frequently used terminology to assist

consumers in reading and understanding the Web site.

Individuals may order free brochures from the Web site by calling a

toll-free telephone number, (800) 628-8140. They may also fill in a

form to receive a brochure by mail or the consumer can print the text

from the Web site.

For a site map visit:

longtermcareliving.com/sitemap.cfm.

disabilities. For more information on AHCA please visit

American Health Care Association

1201 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 phone: (202) 842-4444 fax:

(202) 842-3860 webmaster@...

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