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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE 7 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. ■ AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING HUD 202 program that offers rental assistance for seniors who meet the requirements of the federal program. ■ 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. ■ RESPITE CARE Provides family members a time of relief from the constant everyday care of an elderly person. These short-term stays, normally in a nursing or assisted living community, provide companionship to the patient while relieving the family of daily activities. ■ 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 Providers of licensed health care services in the home, senior residence or nursing center. ■ PERSONAL CARE Providers of non-medical services related to personal care to elderly persons or persons with disabilities to assist those persons with activities of daily living. ■ 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.