types of senior care
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING
Residential Care Home is also known as a Board and Care Home. They provide care to small groups of Seniors. Most of these homes have 6 or fewer residents. They are typically located in the middle of regular residential neighborhoods because they are usually private homes that were converted and staffed for small group living. Rooms may be private or shared. Residents receive assistance with personal care, 24-hour supervision, medication management, meals, housekeeping, laundry and have staff available around the clock.
ASSISTED LIVING
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted Living offers minimal to full assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming and other activities of daily living. They manage medications, offer a full schedule of activities and provide transportation. They prepare all your meals and you have your own space, usually a studio. Some offer a minimal assistance and some offer a high level of assistance. Pricing models include a flat all inclusive fee, but most have a base charge with an additional "level of care" charge, and some have a base charge plus A la carte charges. Assisted living facilities range in size from as few as 25 residents to 120 or more.
MEMORY CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING
NURSING HOMES
Alzheimer's Dementia Care of Memory Care is designed to provide a safe, structured environment with set routines to minimize stress and agitation for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. Many senior care communities have a memory neighborhood, but some are 100% memory care throughout the entire community. Caregivers provide meals and help residents with personal care tasks, just like the staff at an assisted living facility. But they are also trained to deal with the unique issues that often arise as a result of dementia or Alzheimer's. They check in with residents more frequently and provide extra structure and support to help navigate their day.
NURSING HOMES
NURSING HOMES
NURSING HOMES
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide a wide range of health and personal care services. Their services focus on medical care more than most assisted living facilities. They are designed primarily as a bridge into a lower level of care once the patient has reached their highest level of recovery. These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities of daily living. Rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available.
IN-HOME CARE
NURSING HOMES
IN-HOME CARE
Senior In-Home care allows Seniors to receive certain types of care at home or other facility. The type of care provided depends on the needs of each individual Senior that helps them remain at home. There are national and local In-Home care companies, as well as registry services and referral services for caregivers to help families trying to find the right fit for a private caregiver. Home cares usually involves non-medical care for Seniors. Services traditionally include help with bathing and dressing, medication reminders, housework, respite care, companionship and more.
HOme Health
NURSING HOMES
IN-HOME CARE
Home Health care is a wide range of health care services than can be given in your home for an illness or injury. They can provide skilled services, including nursing care and physical, occupation, speech and respiratory therapy. The agency will send a licensed professional to assess home health needs and develop a complete care plan. These services are usually short-term. Medicare will cover home health if it is ordered by a physician and the person is homebound and in need of skilled services.