New LifeStyles - Boston

Summer/Fall 2014

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8 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND 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. 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. Rest homes are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to provide 24-hour supervision and supportive services for elderly or disabled individuals who do not routinely need nursing or medical 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. 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. 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. Various programs provide a range of geriatric day services, including social, nutrition, nursing, and rehabilitation. CCRC INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING CARE HOMES MEMORY CARE NURSING/REHAB HOME CARE HOSPICE Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DAY CARE

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