Assisted Living An Overview

What is Assisted Living? Residence for seniors Help in managing daily living activities: Meal preparation Bathing Dressing Laundry Taking Medications

Residence for seniors

Help in managing daily living activities:

Meal preparation

Bathing

Dressing

Laundry

Taking Medications

Nursing Home Comparison Assisted living For those needing specific services or basic supervision Free of serious mobility, mental or health care issues Nursing homes For elderly or disabled with serious, chronic conditions Requiring intensive medical care from specially trained, medical personnel

Assisted living

For those needing specific services or basic supervision

Free of serious mobility, mental or health care issues

Nursing homes

For elderly or disabled with serious, chronic conditions

Requiring intensive medical care from specially trained, medical personnel

Benefits of Assisted Living Active lifestyle Peace of mind for family members Availability of caring, well-trained staff Assistance when needed

Active lifestyle

Peace of mind for family members

Availability of caring, well-trained staff

Assistance when needed

Services and Amenities Many resemble apartment communities Residents live in single units Staff come to help with chores, bathing, dressing Staff members present 24-7 for emergencies and other needs

Many resemble apartment communities

Residents live in single units

Staff come to help with chores, bathing, dressing

Staff members present 24-7 for emergencies and other needs

Activities Relaxed atmosphere Meals provided; typically no set times Residents can choose what and where they eat Fitness, recreation, group activities offered Most provide transportation to appointments, outings, and shopping

Relaxed atmosphere

Meals provided; typically no set times

Residents can choose what and where they eat

Fitness, recreation, group activities offered

Most provide transportation to appointments, outings, and shopping

Costs Varies greatly depending on location, quality and services provided Usually self-pay, although some offer financial assistance programs Not covered by Medicare Few states authorized to use Medicaid waivers to help cover costs

Varies greatly depending on location, quality and services provided

Usually self-pay, although some offer financial assistance programs

Not covered by Medicare

Few states authorized to use Medicaid waivers to help cover costs

Is it right for you? Assisted living can be a great solution for those not requiring the full services of a nursing home Less expensive alternative to home health care Seniors can cut down on the expense and hassle of owning and maintaining a home

Assisted living can be a great solution for those not requiring the full services of a nursing home

Less expensive alternative to home health care

Seniors can cut down on the expense and hassle of owning and maintaining a home

All Senior Homes All Senior Homes is a resource for seniors and families searching for housing and care services Visit http://www.allseniorhomes.com for more information on senior housing Information in this presentation provided by Jacqui Tom, Senior Housing Writer for AllSeniorHomes.com

All Senior Homes is a resource for seniors and families searching for housing and care services

Visit http://www.allseniorhomes.com for more information on senior housing

Information in this presentation provided by Jacqui Tom, Senior Housing Writer for AllSeniorHomes.com