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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY Usually offer a choice of spacious homes rather than apartments, often with a clubhouse in which a variety of activities are planned for residents. Monthly fees may cover services such as housekeeping and maintenance, but meals are usually not included. RETIREMENT/INDEPENDENT Totally independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation 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 COMMUNITY A community providing personal services, which may include individual assistance with/ or supervision of medication and assistance with daily activities. The administration of medication by a medication aide. The provision of assisted self-preservation. PERSONAL CARE HOMES Any dwelling which provides housing, food service and personalized service plans for two or more adults who are not related to the owner. "Personal Services" may include individual assistance with or supervision of self-administered medication, assistance with ambulation and assistance with essential activities of daily living. 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 skilled nursing services under the supervision of licensed nurses. SUB-ACUTE Communities licensed to provide care that falls between acute care and traditional skilled nursing home care, usually after or instead of hospitalization. HOME CARE May include both companies that provide licensed health care services in the home and companies who provide non-medical assistance with such tasks as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and transportation. CARE MANAGEMENT Offer services addressing a wide range of senior issues, such as selecting a senior residence, choosing in-home care providers, and various financial options. Typically care managers evaluate a senior's situation with regard to health needs, housing choices and financial needs and then provide a recommended care plan. PERSONAL/COMPANION CARE Provides services including assistance with or supervison of self-administered medications, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting. SITTER SERVICE Services of sitters, aides or private duty nurses or therapists in the home, hospital or residential facility. May include personal care assistance, grooming, medication supervision, light housekeeping, transportation, nursing care or therapy. RESPITE CARE 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. PRODUCTS & SERVICES Financial, health-related and other products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehabilitaton. Not all programs provide all services. SENIOR PLACEMENT Services that locate the right home for you or your loved one with respect to specific needs and preferences. 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. 8