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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. n INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent living communities with amenities such as meals, transpor tation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. n CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRCS) Offers a long-term continuing care contract that provides for independent living units, residential/assisted living services, and nursing care, usually in one location, and usually for a resident's lifetime. Most CCRCs require an entrance fee to be paid by the applicant upon admission along with monthly fees. n 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. n DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehab. n CARE HOMES Licensed care (usually) provided in a residential setting providing assistance with medications, bathing, dressing, etc. n 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. n NURSING/REHAB Centers licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. n HOME CARE Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home, hospital or residential facility and companies that provide non-medical assistance. n 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. n 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. n PRODUCTS & SERVICES Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. n DENTIST A health professional who specializes in providing In-Home dental care for the elderly homebound, predominately geriatric patients. n MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Equipment and supplies ordered by a health care provider for everyday or extended use, also known as Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Examples of DME may include: oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, bed equipment, shower chairs, or blood testing strips for diabetics. n WOUND CARE Wound care includes assessing and cleansing wounds, performing dressing changes, and implementing interventions to promote wound healing.