A joint resolution to provide that it be the sense of Congress that a White House Conference on Long-Term Care be called by the President of the United States in 1979, to be planned and conducted by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference on Long-Term Care to develop recommendations for action in establishing a national policy with respect to the needs of disabled Americans, particularly the aged. Directs the Conference to consider methods to: (1) make long-term health care available to those who need it; (2) provide alternatives to nursing home placement; (3) improve the quality of care offered in long-term care facilities; (4) provide for appropriate training of personnel; and (5) finance the necessary benefits structure to make long-term care a right of all Americans.

Requires that the Conference submit a final report to the President not later than 120 days following the date on which the Conference is called.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish an Advisory Committee to the Conference composed of not more than 28 professionals and public members.