​It is something you hear about, especially when you are talking about the elderly. What exactly is long-term care? Is there more than one kind? Who needs it and how do we get it? These are just some of the questions asked about long-term care. It may even get more complicated once you factor in insurance. For the uninitiated, here is a simple guide to long-term care.

Based on figures from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication, an estimated 2.8% of Americans have bipolar disorder. Prevalence is similar in both men and women, which means not only is it more common than most people think, it is also not limited to just a select group of people. 
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Characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity, having this disorder can be taxing for most working people. It can deter productivity and even harm social relations with colleagues. The shifts in mood are more severe than most regular people experience and so can be considered a cause of impairment, some are even so severe that they can also become psychotic.