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Independent Living (IL)
Also referred to as Active Adult, these communities are for seniors
who are able to live on their own. They may be single family homes,
townhomes, condominiums, co-ops or apartments available to rent
or own. These communities may be restricted to age 55+ and may or
may not offer amenities such as exercise facilities, shared social
space, housekeeping or meals.
Assisted
Living (AL)
Assisted Living is characterized by abundant services in a private,
homelike setting. Services may include: meals, transportation, social
activities, medication management and
personal care assistance.
Subsidized Housing (SH)
Subsidized rentals offer affordable rents to seniors who qualify. Financial assistance is available. Public housing are units in which residents pay approximately 30% of their income for rent.
Skilled Nursing/Care Centers (SN)
Skilled Nursing facilities aslo known as Care Cneters or Nursing Homes, are for seniors who require assistance for
daily activities and ongoing skilled nursing care in a single setting.
Memory
Care (MC)
Memory or Alzheimer's Care facilities offer
a setting designed for seniors with memory issues along with a staff
trained to deal
specifically with their special needs.
Adult
Day Care (AD)
Day programs for persons who may be unsafe spending the day alone,
may require assistance in managing health services, may be lonely
or isolated, or for caregivers to take a break.
Hospice/Home
Care (HH)
Resources for home care and hospice services so that your loved
one can remain at home and with family.
Respite Care(RC)
Site offers short-term care to provide respite for fulltime caregivers.
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