| ment Communities differ in type of housing, | | | | benefits seniors who need regular help with daily |
| amenities, activities, supervision, age and health of | | | | activities but do not need nursing home care. It may |
| resident plus a multitude of other criteria. If you are | | | | be the best choice for seniors who need help with |
| planning your retirement or find yourself searching for | | | | bathing, dressing, and medication. It offers a greater |
| accommodations for your parents the following list | | | | level of care while maintaining some independence. |
| may reduce confusion and help you to make a more | | | | Continuing Care |
| informed decision. | | | | These communities provide services usually for the |
| Active Adult Lifestyle | | | | remainder of the resident's life. Services range from |
| These communities attract retired persons and those | | | | housekeeping to skilled nursing care. The focus is on |
| nearing retirement age who wish to get into the | | | | seniors who want to provide for future health needs |
| community where they will eventually retire. The | | | | as they age without having to relocate. |
| focus is on housing and activities and is usually | | | | Nursing Care |
| restricted by age. Many are gated communities that | | | | This type of healthcare facility provides appropriate |
| offer a clubhouse, golf, tennis, a swimming pool, | | | | medical care for the elderly who need continual |
| exercise rooms and a variety of clubs and interest | | | | attention or have deteriorating mental or physical |
| groups. Residents may live in individual single-family | | | | abilities and have great difficulty with daily activities. |
| homes, condominiums, townhouses or high-rise | | | | Alzheimer's Care |
| towers. | | | | An Alzheimer's Unit is secured living quarters for |
| Independent Living | | | | individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of |
| This is usually a residential setting for elderly or senior | | | | dementia. Supervised conditions help to maintain |
| adults that may or may not provide hospitality or | | | | quality of life for residents as their needs change |
| supportive services. Residents lead an independent | | | | through the course of their disease. |
| lifestyle that requires minimal or no extra assistance. | | | | Skilled Nursing Facility |
| It may also refer to seniors who are able to continue | | | | These facilities are required to have Certified Nurses |
| living at home but need some help. It offers | | | | Aides and a licensed nurse on site 24-hours per day. |
| independence at home, but can be costly depending | | | | They are able to accept individuals in need of |
| on level of care needed. | | | | specialized diets and complex medical care, including |
| Congregate Living | | | | dementia. Skilled Nursing Facilities have a social worker |
| A congregate care facility combines private living | | | | and activity director. |
| quarters with centralized dining services. Residents | | | | Residential Care Facility |
| share social and entertainment rooms and recreational | | | | A licensed nurse is on-site 40 hours per week and on |
| activities. Many congregate care facilities offer | | | | call 24 hours per day for emergencies. Staff |
| transportation services, personal care services, | | | | caregivers are on site 24 hours per day. |
| rehabilitative services, spiritual programs, and other | | | | Rehabilitation Centers |
| support services. It is often a good choice for seniors | | | | These centers offer many different services, |
| in good health who want both independence and | | | | including physical, speech and occupational therapy. |
| companionship. Benefits include the advantages of | | | | Many residents have disabilities or ongoing medical |
| home-style living, plus services like 24-hr security and | | | | problems, while others are recovering from an |
| laundry service. | | | | accident or a medical incident such as a stroke. They |
| Assisted Living | | | | provide specialized therapies to individuals of all ages |
| Senior assisted housing combines living quarters and | | | | and focus on helping individuals reach their highest |
| various personal support services, such as meals, | | | | level of functioning in daily life. |
| housekeeping, laundry, and shopping. Assisted living | | | | |