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7 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE 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. ASSISTED LIVING 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. CARE HOMES Licensed care (usually) provided in a residential setting providing assistance with medications, bathing, dressing, etc. 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 health care and services involved in managing complex and potentially serious medical problems. HOME CARE/HOME HEALTH Includes providers of licensed health care services in the home, hospital or residential facility and companies that provide non-medical assistance. 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. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Companies which rent or sell durable medical equipment and supplies. INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent living with amenities such as meals, transpor tation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. HOME CARE – NON-MEDICAL Agencies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services and may provide nursing services in the client's place of residence. 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. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Financial, health-related and other valuable products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults.