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Brain Tumor | Last Active: Jun 13 7:51am | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
My 53 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Glionastoma 4 and had surgery 3 weeks ago. The was recently transferred to a medical rehabilitation center. The family is searching for a private care center. Can anyone explain the medical difference between long term and short term care is? Thank you, A dry worried father,Ron.
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@ronalddevans, the short answer is that short-term care in a facility is temporary. Long-term care is enduring to life's end.
Short-term care focuses on rehabilitation and recovery after surgery, illness, or injury, aiming to safely return the patient home. Long-term care provides ongoing, indefinite assistance with daily living for individuals with chronic illnesses, advanced age, or permanent disabilities who can no longer live independently.
Has short-term care been recommended for your daughter? How is she doing? How are YOU doing?