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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE CCRC 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. RETIREMENT Independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. 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. RESIDENTIAL CARE Usually single family homes licensed to provide assistance with medications, bathing and dressing. 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/HOME HEALTH Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home, hospital or residential facility and companies that provide non-medical assistance. PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE Agencies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services and may provide nursing services in the client's place of residence. DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehab. 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 and financial needs and then provide a recommended care plan. 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. WOUND CARE Provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Companies which rent or sell durable medical equipment and supplies. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. 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