Elderly Assisted Living

Nursing Home
Nursing homes provide skilled nursing facilities for seniors requiring constant medical
care. They have a licensed nurse on duty 24 hours a day. A nursing home is usually a
standalone facility. Sometimes it may operate from within a hospital or an assisted
living facility.

Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living facilities are a type of senior housing. They provide housing, health
care and personal care services to seniors who need assistance. The environment is
more independent than a traditional nursing home. They provide many, but not all, of
the skilled nursing services provided by a nursing home.

There may be wide variation in the level of care provided by different assisted living
facilities. Choose one where your loved one will be most comfortable.

Adult Day Care Center
This is a nonresidential facility. It provides care and companionship to seniors who
need care during the day. Staffed with senior caregivers, it helps to delay or prevent
institutionalization and encourages socialization among seniors.

Adult day care centers may be standalone. You may also find one in a senior center,
nursing facility, church, hospital or school. Costs vary according to the services
offered.

Senior Communities
Senior communities, also called retirement communities, are communities with a
variety of apartment sizes from studios to large two bedrooms designed to
accommodate seniors with few medical problems.

There may be different activities and amenities available, such as a swimming pool,
golf course, fitness club, etc.

Home Health Care
This is medical support care delivered right at the home of the senior. The services
may include skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
pathology, medical social services and home health aides. You can hire home health
care services from an independent care provider or you can hire them through a
home health agency.

Choose the option that suits your requirements best.

In this article Susan Slobac writes about elder care. Before making a decision, it's wise
to review all caregiver options in order to make an informed choice.

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Guide to Elder Care Options
By Susan Slobac

Care management services that
help older adults and their families
to manage age-related situations
are called Elder Care, Aging Care,
or Geriatric Care options. Some of
the elder care options available in
the US include nursing home,
assisted living, adult day care,
senior communities, and elderly
home care.

Part of determining what elder care
solution best fits your needs
involves understanding what type of
services and support each offers.