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10 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. ASSISTED/ASSISTIVE LIVING (INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL) Homes for the Aged - A supervised personal care home, that provides room, board, and supervised personal care to 21 or more unrelated, nontransient individuals 60 years of age or older. Adult Foster Care - Residential settings that provide 24-hour personal care, protection, and supervision for individuals who are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically handicapped or aged who cannot live alone but who do not need continuous nursing care. MEMORY CARE Specialized programs for residents or in-home patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss. These programs can be offered in a community based environment, a residential care home or in the patient's home. NURSING/REHAB Communities licensed to provide health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. HOME CARE Includes providers of health care services in the home and companies that provide non- medical assistance with such tasks as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and transportation. 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. DAY CARE Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehab. 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. INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent living with amenities such as meals, transpor tation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. PRIVATE DUTY Skilled nursing and/or aide services in the home on an hourly basis; personal care services including assistance with personal grooming, feeding, ambulation, health-related tasks and light housekeeping. CARE MANAGEMENT Offer advisory 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, living choices and financial needs and then provide a recommended care plan. 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. AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING HUD 202 Program that offers rental assistance for seniors who meet the requirements of the federal program.