New LifeStyles - Chicago

Summer/Fall 2015

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8 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE Continuing Care Retirement Community. Combine independent living, assisted living and nursing in a single setting. Normally requiring an entry fee, offering a living unit, meals, and health care, up to the nursing level. Independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. A combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care, designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living. Communities offering specialized programs for residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss. These programs can be offered by Residential, Assisted Living or Nursing facilities. Communities licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. Facilities licensed to provide care that falls between acute care and traditional skilled nursing home care, usually after or instead of hospitalization. Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home and companies that provide non-medical assistance with such tasks as bathing, dressing, meal preparation & transportation. Hospice care may be provided in the home or a senior care community. Services can include pain management and a variety of emotional, spiritual and physical support issues. Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehabilitation. CCRC INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING ASH (Affordable Senior Housing) HUD 202 Program that offers rental assistance for seniors who meet the requirements of the federal program. AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING MEMORY CARE NURSING/REHAB SUB-ACUTE HOME CARE /HOME SERVICE AGENCIES HOSPICE DAY CARE Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. PRODUCTS & SERVICES Offers services / assistance and amenities of a market rate community, but with financial assistance. SUPPORTIVE LIVING Independent living units with age requirements. Meal service, activity programs and services usually are not included in the monthly rent. APARTMENTS

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