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8 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY Usually offer a choice of spacious homes rather than apart ments, often with a clubhouse in which a variety of activities are planned for residents. Monthly fees may cover services such as housekeeping and maintenance, but meals are usually not included. ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY Communities which serve 25 residents or more and provide care which consists of provision of personal services, administration of medications by a certified medication aide and the provision of assisted self-preservation. (Personal services include but are not limited to individual assistance with and supervision of self-administered medications and essential activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.) PERSONAL/COMPANION CARE Provides services including assistance with or supervison of self-administered medications, assistance with ambulation and transfer, and activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting. MEMORY 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. NURSING/REHAB Centers licensed to provide skilled nursing services under the supervision of licensed nurses. HOME CARE May include both companies that provide licensed health care services in the home and companies who provide non-medical assistance with such tasks as bathing, dressing, meal prep aration 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 rehabilitaton. Not all programs provide all services. SITTER SERVICE Services of sitters, aides or private duty nurses or therapists in the home, hospital or residential facility. May include personal care assistance, grooming, medication supervision, light housekeeping, transportation, nursing care or therapy. SENIOR PLACEMENT Services that locate the right home for you or your loved one with respect to specific needs and preferences. RETIREMENT/INDEPENDENT Totally independent living with amenities such as meals, transpor - tation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. PRODUCTS & SERVICES Financial, health-related and other products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. PERSONAL CARE HOMES A residence providing a watchful environment and personal services to adults who require varying degrees of supervision and protective care, but do not have an illness, injury or disability requiring chronic or convalescent care, such as medical or nursing services. SUB-ACUTE Communities licensed to provide care that falls between acute care and traditional skilled nursing home care, usually after or instead of hospitalization. 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. AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING HUD 202 Program that offers rental assistance for seniors who meet the requirements of the federal program. CARE MANAGEMENT Offer 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, hous ing choices and financial needs and then provide a recommended care plan.