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7 TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING AND CARE APARTMENTS Independent living units with age requirements. Meal service, activity programs and services usually aren't included in the monthly rent. 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. 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. Communities licensed to provide care that falls between acute care and traditional skilled nursing home care, usually after or instead of hospitalization. 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. Usually hospital-based programs that provide a range of geriatric psychiatric or mental health services in either an in-patient or outpatient basis. 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, housing choices and financial needs and then provide a recommended care plan. ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE NURSING/REHAB SUB-ACUTE HOSPICE DAY CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT Usually single family homes licensed to provide assistance with medications, bathing and dressing. CARE HOMES Respite Care provides family members a time of relief from the constant everyday care of an elderly person. Short-term stays, normally in a nursing or assisted living center. RESPITE Includes both companies/agencies that provide licensed health care services in the home and companies/agencies who provide non-medical assistance with such tasks as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and transportation. HOME CARE Totally independent living with amenities such as meals, transportation, activities usually included in monthly fee. INDEPENDENT LIVING Continuing Care Retirement Community. Full service commu nities providing a continuum of care, including retirement, assisted living and nursing services, all on one campus. CCRC