New LifeStyles - Sacramento

Summer/Fall 2018

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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE 8 The following are definitions of the types of Senior Living and Care found in New LifeStyles. Sections are color-coded for easy reference on the index. ■ INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent living communities with amenities such as meals, transpor tation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. ■ APARTMENTS Independent living units with age requirements. Meal service, activity programs and services usually are not included in the montly rent. ■ ASSISTED LIVING 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. ■ CARE HOMES Licensed care (usually) provided in a residential setting providing assistance with medications, bathing, dressing, etc. ■ DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehab. ■ MEMORY CARE 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 Centers. ■ NURSING/REHAB Centers licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. ■ HOME CARE Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home, hospital or residential facility and companies that provide non-medical assistance. ■ HOME CARE ORGANIZATIONS Agencies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services and may provide nursing services in the client's place of residence. ■ SENIOR PLACEMENT Professional aid in the placement of seniors. ■ HOSPICE 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. ■ PRODUCTS & SERVICES Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults.

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