| Communication and knowledge are key factors when | | | | knowing there is care available for your personalized |
| looking into senior housing options. It is important to | | | | needs. This is for those individuals who can no longer |
| get the information you need in order to make an | | | | live at home but still want to be active seniors. |
| informed decision. Many senior housing communities in | | | | Maybe you need help preparing food or bathing? |
| Colorado Springs offer different levels of care and | | | | There are people to help with your needs while |
| assistance for your everyday needs and wants. Are | | | | allowing you to participate in a variety of housing |
| you looking to maintain your independence? Do you | | | | activities. |
| want to change your lifestyle or level of care? Do | | | | Nursing |
| you require special assistance? It is important to | | | | Some senior housing facilities provide services to |
| know that senior housing can work for a variety of | | | | those in need of nursing care. This option will assist |
| needs and most importantly, will cater to yours. | | | | you so you can get back to a level of functioning. |
| Below are three of the most common types of | | | | Once you feel comfortable, you will be able to |
| assistance individuals look for, and hopefully help with | | | | maintain your independence while knowing there are |
| the decision if senior housing is right for you. | | | | nurses available for when functional alone is not |
| Independent Living | | | | possible. |
| Independent living options in senior housing | | | | Each senior facility is different and offers its own |
| communities are made to fit an individual's needs. This | | | | levels of assistance so it is important to discuss your |
| option is for people who want to choose their | | | | needs and find the right place that fits you. |
| lifestyle. Living independently lets you live in privacy | | | | Independent living, assisted living and nursing homes |
| while still having on call assistance. It gives you the | | | | are basic levels of assistance but remember that |
| choice to use the facilities resources such as engaging | | | | some senior homes offer specific service care |
| in activities or setting up a meal plan. You have the | | | | including but not limited to Alzheimer's care, residential |
| freedom to participate as you wish. | | | | care, continuing care, rehabilitative care and short |
| Assisted Living | | | | term care. |
| Assisted Living services give you the comfort of | | | | |