Source: National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) — Content from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (public domain).
Key points
* The resources on this page can keep you and your loved ones safe.
Overview
Long-term care facilities provide many services, both medical and personal care, to people who are unable to live without help.
If you live in a nursing home, assisted living facility or other long-term care facility, you have a higher risk of getting an infection. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk:
* Tell your healthcare provider if you think you have an infection or if your infection is getting worse.
* Take antibiotics exactly as prescribed and tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects, such as diarrhea.
* Keep your hands clean. Remind staff and visitors to keep their hands clean.
* Get vaccinated against flu and other infections to avoid complications.
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Resources for family members and caregivers
* Medicare [resources](<https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/resources/resources-and-information>) for long-term care residents and caregivers.
* Find a [nursing home in your area](<https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome>).