LTC refers to myriad services designed to provide assistance over prolonged periods to compensate for loss of function due to chronic illness or physical or mental disability.1 LTC varies in frequency and intensity according to the needs of the recipients, and it includes both hands-on, direct care as well as general supervisory assistance. LTC supports older adults in two distinct realms: activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). ADLs include such basic functions as eating, bathing, dressing, getting into and out of bed or a chair, and using the toilet. IADLs are additional tasks necessary to maintain independence, such as preparing meals, managing medications, shopping for groceries, and using transportation.