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• 11 TYPES OF PROVIDERS Spectrum of Choice LONG-TERM RESIDENCES, also referred to as Intermediate Care or Extended Care Homes, provide a higher level of care and supervision than Assisted Living Residences. They are geared to persons requiring ongoing, 24-hour supervision, personal nursing care, and/or treat- ment by skilled nursing staff. Various levels of care are defined to differentiate between the degree of dependency on supervision and serv- ices required. Costs to residents are market driven and, in some cases, may be subsidized by government programs. SPECIALIZED care and supportive programs for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other forms of memory loss or cognitive impairment. Providers may be facility or community-based. HOSPICE CARE, also referred to as Palliative Care, may be provided in the home or in a resi- dential setting. It aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for persons and/or families living with, or at risk of developing, a life-threatening illness. Key aspects may include pain or symptom control, and an array of emo- tional, spiritual and physical supportive services. LONG-TERM CARE M E M O RY CARE HOSPICE CARE laundry and housekeeping services, supervision or administration of medications and varying degrees of assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and the like. Nursing services may or may not be provided. Most costs to residents are market driven and, in some cases, may be subsidized by govern- ment programs.