New LifeStyles - Chicago

Winter/Spring 2014

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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE ACTIVE ADULT Usually offering 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, meals are usually not included. 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 Independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. Affordable, high quality independent living apartment homes AFFORDABLE with age requirements. Specially-designed amenities to meet INDEPENDENT LIVING the needs of older adults. Meal service, activity programs and services aren't usually included in the monthly rent. AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING ASSISTED LIVING SUPPORTIVE LIVING MEMORY CARE ASH (Affordable Senior Housing) HUD 202 Program that offers rental assistance for seniors who meet the requirements of the federal program. 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. Offers services / assistance and amenities of a market rate community, but with financial assistance. 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 facilities. NURSING/REHAB Communities licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. SUB-ACUTE Facilities licensed to provide care that falls between acute care and traditional skilled nursing home care, usually after or instead of hospitalization. HOME CARE /HOME SERVICE AGENCIES Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home and companies that provide non-medical assistance with such tasks as bathing, dressing, meal preparation & transportation. DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehabilitation. 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 issues. Financial, health-related and other valuable products and PRODUCTS & SERVICES services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. SENIOR PLACEMENT 8 Services that help you find communities that meet your needs, find resources, assisted living communities and personal assistance.

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