Long Term Care
nb/ltccare
Long-term care options, planning, and providers
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TL;DR: This channel helps families understand the care decision, compare providers, and ask better questions at the right time around long term care.
About this channel
Find support and information about long term care for aging parents. Share provider recommendations, treatment experiences, and practical tips for navigating the healthcare system.
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Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to Long Term Care
Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore Long Term Care for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.
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Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with Long Term Care
After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to Long Term Care. Don't make these errors.
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How We Navigated Long Term Care: A Family's Story
One family shares their honest journey through Long Term Care — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.
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2026 Resource Guide: Long Term Care
Our comprehensive and updated guide to Long Term Care resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.
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Questions to Ask About Long Term Care (Printable Checklist)
A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating Long Term Care options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.
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Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?
An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to Long Term Care. Real solutions from real people.
SandwichFrequently asked questions
What is the Long Term Care channel on Sandwich?
Long Term Care is Sandwich's curated channel for long term care — part of the Healthcare & Medical category. It collects resources, posts, related providers, printable checklists, and community discussion for families caring for aging parents.
Who should follow nb/ltccare?
Anyone in the sandwich generation researching long term care for an aging parent or loved one. The channel is free to read and join. It's most useful when you're at the start of planning, comparing options, or trying to make a decision.
When should I start planning for aging parents?
Follow the 40-70 Rule: when you turn 40 or your parent turns 70, whichever comes first, start the conversation. Early planning means more options, better decisions, and far less crisis management later.
Is Sandwich free?
Yes. Browsing channels, reading posts, and subscribing to the weekly 40-70 checklist newsletter are all free. Sandwich is supported by providers who list in the marketplace.