My City July 2022

from dementia or are showing early signs of the disease. ese facilities usually incorporate a larger sta with securi ty features in place to keep residents from wandering away from the home. Some assisted living facilities are focused on temporary respite care for seniors recovering from surgery, serious illness or injury. Respite care provides 24-hour help, covering all of the person’s needs until such time as they are deemed healthy for release. 4 Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) ese facilities combine independent living with assisted and nursing home care. A CCRC is for seniors who want to live in a single location for the rest of their lives without worry about their future care needs.When a senior moves in, they live independently, meeting new friends and partaking in daily activities. As the person ages and begins needing assistance with ADLs and more, they move to another part of the community where they receive the care they need. As their health deteriorates, they move again to a nursing facility on campus. CCRCs are commonly the most expensive senior housing option

with entry fees greater than $300,000 and monthly fees also charged. If you feel that a CCRC is the best †t for you or family members, start the process early, as there are consid erable wait lists depending upon location and amenities. 5 Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facility is is the option for adults who need 24-hour care, they are dealing with debilitating physical and mental illness and are completely unable to care for themselves. In this facility, a licensed physician generally takes the lead and supervises each resident’s care with a nurse and/or health care professional constantly on-hand for assistance. Nursing homes can specialize in speci†c types of care such as respite care and memory care and are constantly monitored by state agencies in order to ensure they are providing proper care. e cost of a nursing home can be highly dependent upon the level of services needed. Some provide the option of hospice care for those adults at the end of life. e goal of hospice care is to provide seniors with support and dignity in their †nal days. 

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