New LifeStyles - Portland

Spring/Summer 2014

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7 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE Independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. 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. 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. Communities licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. 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 and transportation. RETIREMENT ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE NURSING/REHAB HOME CARE Caregivers provide for the on-going care in the home such as: bathing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, medication administration, transportation, homemaking tasks, exercises, and other services needed to support the individual to stay at home. IN-HOME CARE 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. HOSPICE 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 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. CCRC POR s-s 14 a_2000 master 2.0 3/19/14 12:53 PM Page 7

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