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Senior Living 101
We’ve put together brief overviews of each type of senior living option available including Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory and Dementia Care, and Home Care. While this information will get you started, we recommend contacting us for a personalized recommendation and free assistance with your senior care situation.
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities provide personalized care in a residential setting for those seniors whose health requires a higher level of attention than would be received at an Independent living community. Seniors can expect to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, activities, and social engagement.
Assisted living communities typically include:
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Medication management
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Bathroom, dressing, and grooming assistance
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Housekeeping
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Meals
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Laundry
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Transportation services
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Social programs and activities
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Staff available 24/7
Independent Living
Independent living communities are for those over age 55, who require a living solution, but want to retain their sense of independence. Seniors can come and go as they please and enjoy access to facilities like kitchenettes in their apartments. Residents typically do not require medical care access 24/7, but would like the option of someone who can help close by.
Independent living communities typically include:
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Freedom to come and go
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Larger living spaces
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Transportation services
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Social programs and activities
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In-home care available
Many older adults find that they’re actually more active and social when they move to an independent living community, helping them feel healthier, happier, and less isolated.
Memory Care and Dementia Care
Memory care facilities are designed to provide a safe, structured environment with set routines to lower stress for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff members are specially trained to deal with the unique issues that often arise as a result of dementia or Alzheimer's. Memory care facility employees check in with senior residents more frequently and provide extra structure and support to help them navigate their day.
Because people with dementia are prone to wander (6 in 10 do so, according to the Alzheimer’s Association), memory care facilities have alarmed doors, elevators that require a code, and enclosed outdoor spaces to keep residents on site.
Memory and dementia care living typically includes:
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Medication management
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Bathroom, dressing, and grooming assistance
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Housekeeping
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Meals
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Laundry
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Transportation services
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Activities are designed to improve cognitive function and engage residents at different stages of the disease
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Tracking bracelets that give residents the freedom to explore but still allow staff to monitor their location
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Staff available 24/7
In-Home Care
In-home care is non-medical caregiving and assistance provided in your loved one’s home. Care may include companionship and assistance with daily living such as bathing, transferring, meal preparation, transportation, and more. It does not include medical or nursing care or therapies. Depending on your loved one’s needs, they may receive assistance from a home care aide anywhere from one hour a week to 24-hours a day.
In-home care typically includes:
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Companionship
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Bathroom, dressing, and grooming assistance
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Light housekeeping
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Meal preparation
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Transportation
You get an unbiased advantage working with us.
Most other providers can only help you find a living facility, and others only specialize in in-home care. We provide both to make sure your loved one is getting the right care, instead of only being able to recommend a solution we have available.
By being able to provide in-home care and placement into a senior living facility we’re able to work with you and your loved one for years and become very familiar with your exact situation.
We treat you as we would want to be treated ourselves.