| Trying to find the appropriate placement for a senior | | | | Alzheimer's care options. Seniors in these facilities |
| in your care can be an overwhelming decision. With | | | | receive some assistance with personal care, and |
| so many different options available and factors to | | | | require medication monitoring but can still participate in |
| consider, it is important to take your time and do | | | | activities and outings. |
| your research before making any final decision. This | | | | Board and care homes offer a higher level of care, |
| article will help you to learn more about the most | | | | usually with night and day caregivers and are |
| common options when it comes to senior living care. | | | | designed for seniors who have limited mobility or who |
| In-home care is appropriate for some individuals who | | | | are no longer ambulatory on their own. Many of |
| require minimal living assistance and it is only natural | | | | these facilities also have separate programs for |
| to want to care for loved ones in your own home | | | | Alzheimer's patients. The next most common option |
| for as long as possible. There comes a time, | | | | is residence in a skilled nursing facility. Skilled nursing |
| however, when the demands and requirement of | | | | facilities are appropriate options for seniors who |
| care usually make it necessary to consider | | | | require 24 hour skilled nursing care, complete |
| alternatives, both for the health and well being of the | | | | assistance with personal care services, are unable to |
| senior in question as well as for the caregiver. | | | | reposition in bed, and who require intensive |
| Retirement communities are options for seniors who | | | | rehabilitative therapy. |
| are able to live independently by can benefit from | | | | When choosing the right senior living option, be sure |
| the convenience of 24-hour on call services for | | | | to consider the wishes and recommendations of |
| medical emergencies. These types of communities | | | | other family members, physicians, and the senior |
| are usually apartments and offer social opportunities | | | | involved whenever possible. Keep in mind that care |
| as well as transportation service and meal | | | | needs change over time, so be sure to choose a |
| preparation. Many of these communities also offer | | | | facility that offers easy transition to higher levels of |
| transition to other types of care. | | | | care once it becomes necessary. Above all, be sure |
| Assisted living facilities are designed for seniors who | | | | to tour all facilities before making a decision, and trust |
| are alert but are no longer able to live on their own | | | | your instincts. |
| safely. Many of these facilities also feature separate | | | | |