Care for illness continuing over a long period of time or recurring frequently. Chronic conditions often begin inconspicuously and symptoms are less pronounced than acute conditions. Long term care insurance is designed to assist people who have a loss of capacity due to chronic illnesses.

Long-term care of individuals with long-standing, persistent diseases or conditions. Chronic care includes care specific to the problem, as well as other measures to encourage self-care, promote healt [..]

Long-term care of individuals with longstanding, persistent diseases or conditions. It includes care specific to the problem as well as other measures to encourage self-care, to promote health and to prevent loss of function.

Long-term care for those individual who require medical care, a maintenance program to prevent deterioration of skills, and to provide recreational and social opportunities in a structured environment [..]

Medical services provided to those with long-term conditions which need continued care over time. The opposite of Acute, or immediate, care.

Care for an illness recurring frequently or continuing over a long period of time. Chronic conditions often begin inconspicuously. Symptoms are less pronounced than acute conditions.

Care and treatment rendered to individuals whose health problems are of a long-term and continuing nature. Rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and mental hospitals may be considered chronic care facilities.