Sample content Week 1 DQ 1 What do you believe is the main factor in determining whether a person may need formal long-term care or informal care? A number of factors should be considered when a person looks into formal or informal care, one of which is to look into the background of the foundation or support group. It is essential to know whether the group would allow family or friends to provide help or not. The financial aspect should also be considered. Is the person financially-capable of long-term care? It is possible for the person to require long-term care, even up to a point that the care given should last up to the end of the life of the person. It may be possible that the personal finances of the person will not cover long-term care. Someone may be needed to help a person who is bedridden or may not be able to move without assistance. If this is not possible, it will