There are many
options for senior citizens when it comes to living on their own or with
assistance. Below is a small sampling of the most commonly chosen options to
help you or your loved one get a better idea of different living situations:
Continuing Care Retirement Community
This type of
community offers several levels of health care including nursing home care,
independent living and assisted living. These communities frequently have
contracts or terms and conditions that a resident must sign and agree to abide
by. Most of these communities offer their services all in one location and are
covered by state regulations in 38 states. Each part of the community may be
regulated by different entities, such as local only, state only, or both state
and federal.
Assisted Living
These
communities are designed to combine housing, support services and health care
as needed. If you or a loved one needs help with normal tasks such as bathing,
dressing or eating, or having problems such as incontinence or diseases such as
Alzheimer’s, these communities may be right for you or your loved one. Special
communities for people with dementia include extra security and people who have
been trained to deal with the effects of the disease.
Independent Living
Services such as
laundry and some health care are provided for residents who live in these
communities and pay either a monthly or a weekly fee. The residents who live in
these places require little to no help in their everyday activities and have
complete choice in whether to participate in a community’s activities or not. Congregate Housing is similar to
independent living except that meals, transportation and other convenient or
supportive services are provided in additional to housing.
Keep in mind
that these are not your only options. No matter where you or your loved ones
lives, the choice should be made to reflect not only the person’s taste, but
his or her level of independence and ability to care for himself or herself.
Hunt Community in Nashua can help. Contact them today to learn more.
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