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10 • www.thecareguide.com TYPES OF PROVIDERS W HEN it comes to deciding among seniors' housing and service alternatives, everyone and every situation is unique. Thankfully, there exists a broad spectrum of options catering to varying levels of need, preferences and budgets. The following sets out the various options that com- prise this spectrum, generally starting with those geared to rela- tively independent and healthy persons, progressing through alternatives for those with a higher degree of frailty and need. Full SERVICES which help to support the client's independence in their own home. Services are non-medical in nature and include meal prepa- ration/ delivery, homemaking, home mainte- nance, transportation, security checks and friendly visiting, among others. PERSONAL CARE, skilled nursing and special- ized therapies delivered to the client in their own home. These services can be provided tem- porarily or on an ongoing basis. Services can include needs assessment, planning and provid- ing care, or teaching clients to care for them- selves. Visiting health professionals include nurses, physiotherapists, occupational thera- pists, social workers, speech-language patholo- gists and dietitians. TYPICALLY apartment-style accommodations that provide supportive services such as house- keeping, meal preparation and/or communal dining, social and recreation programs, 24-hour emergency response, shopping assistance and transportation. The tenure is usually on a rental basis often with a standard service package included in the rent. There is usually a menu of optional fee-for-services made available as well. In some cases, the units are fully "self-contained" (each having its own kitchen) so that the meal program might be optional. ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES provide accommo- dation, varying levels of care and supportive services in a home-like, residential setting. Services typically include meals, social and recre- ational programs, 24-hour emergency response, HOME SUPPORT SERVICES HOME CARE SERVICES INDEPENDENT/ SUPPORTIVE LIVING ASSISTED LIVING