Housing Options

These are for healthy, self-reliant seniors who seek the freedom and privacy of a separate, easy-to-maintain apartment. Such communities usually include organized social activities. Most have their own kitchens so they can still prepare meals. Often if help is needed, they hire an outside agency for assistance.

These are homes that specialize in providing care for the elderly — they are usually homes with up to six (6) residents. The homes provide assistance with daily living such as bathing, dressing, incontinence care, medication management, social activities, prompting and cuing, and meals.

These types of communities offer a range of services for adults who can live independently with socialization and meals but also may need help with activities of daily living (ADLs). For an additional charge, they can range from a low level of care to a high level of care. Items are à la carte, such as bathing, personal hygiene, medication management, assistance to the dining room or an activity, etc. Amenities generally included are meals, housekeeping, laundry service, transportation, emergency call service, and planned activities and outings. Many communities also include on-site licensed nurses and 24-hour health status monitoring.

Memory care communities accommodate residents with all forms of dementia and other memory impairments and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and strokes. These communities have specially trained staff and often deal with behaviors as well as provide care and have awake staff. The activities offered are customized to encourage and enhance those with memory issues. Most Alzheimer's and dementia communities are within an assisted living community in a separate wing, or you will find them in their own standalone community that specializes in dealing with symptoms of these diseases. These types of communities also include secured areas to prevent wandering.

Non-medical assistance where you can get help in the home with medication administration, bathing and showering, dressing, incontinence care, meals, outings, doctor appointments, light housekeeping, laundry, and companionship for seniors with or without dementia.

A short-term stay in a community. Respite is usually a minimum of weeks to a month, typically in a larger community rather than a small residential care home. Daily rates include overnight stays.

Hospice care exists in the hope and belief that through effective, compassionate care, patients can approach the end of their lives with dignity and comfort in the midst of a caring environment sensitive to their needs. Hospice agencies help patients achieve physical and emotional comfort so they can concentrate on living life as fully as possible. You can choose to stay at home or move to a community.

Finding a support group for individuals, friends, and families who are looking to connect during life's challenging times. Let us help you find the right one for you — Alzheimer's Support Groups, Parkinson's Support Groups, and many other types of support for you in the area you need.