Long term care (LTC) begins when you can no longer perform a task by yourself. More than 12 million Americans – both young and old – say they need assistance with everyday activities. Of these, about 57% are elderly, 40% are working age adults, and 3% are children.

Consider this . . .

The following stories could help you better understand your own options and the long term care resources available to you in Milwaukee County.

	Confident, healthy father about to retire. Mr. Kim is 63 years old and married with two children. Other than his high blood pressure, which is now controlled by medications, he is relatively healthy. Continue >>
	Stroke slows down active grandma. Mrs. Garcia is 66 years old and had a stroke a few months ago. Before the stroke, she was an active volunteer in the community. Continue >>
	Healthy, independent and living alone. Mr. Jones is 72 years old and has been very independent his whole life. His wife died last year and now he lives alone in his three-bedroom, two-story house. Continue >>