New LifeStyles - Northern New England

Spring/Summer 2015

Issue link: https://www.newlifestylesdigital.com/i/486676

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 7 of 47

8 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE 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. Usually single family homes licensed to provide assistance with medications, bathing and dressing. 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 facilities. 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. 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. ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTIAL CARE MEMORY CARE NURSING/REHAB HOME CARE/ HOSPICE 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. CCRC PRIVATE DUTY Financial, health-related and other products and services designed to meet the varying needs of mature adults. PRODUCTS & SERVICES Independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation and activities usually included in a monthly fee. INDEPENDENT LIVING 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 home or assisted living community, provide companionship to the patient while relieving the family of daily activities. RESPITE CARE

Articles in this issue

Archives of this issue

view archives of New LifeStyles - Northern New England - Spring/Summer 2015