Staying at home or living with a family member is the most common housing arrangement for aging adults. In order to coordinate and arrange for any type of assistance and/or services for in home, you will need to learn and understand the different options available:
Monthly Archive: November 2011
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Personal Rights
An aging adult has the legal right to make decision about their own status. This can be frustrating for family members that see the need for some type of Eldercare intervention. However, no one can force or coerce an adult against their will to accept or not accept help or assistance. It is recommended that …
Nov
26
How to Assess the Need for Eldercare
The type of Eldercare will depend on a variety of factors. As we age, our needs change. Whether it is the ability to manage one’s home or a health condition that interfers with daily living. A needs assessment includes 1) The capability both physically and mentally to handle activities of daily living 2) Evaluation of the current living environment and …
Nov
26
Senior crisis or events
Quite often adult children or other family members are unprepared for a crisis or series of events that impact the life of an aging adult. An imminent crisis or series of events can include falls, adverse reaction to medication, over medication, acute confusion and/or disorientation, or an acute medical event such as a stroke or heart attack. These …
Nov
03
Nursing Homes
What is it? A nursing home is a place for people who don’t need to be in a hospital but can’t be cared for at home. Most nursing homes have nursing aides and skilled nurses on hand 24 hours a day. Some nursing homes are set up like a hospital. The staff provides medical care, …
Nov
02
Alzheimers/Dementia Specialty Care
What is it? Alzheimer’s special care units, or SCUs, are the most intensive care options for people suffering from severe memory loss. Some SCUs comprise entire floors of hospitals or nursing homes, or they may stand alone as their own private facilities. These healthcare facilities are built with secured entrances and walkways where patients can …
Nov
02
Small Residential Board and Care Homes
What is it? Small residential board and care homes offer asssisted living services in a smaller home like setting. They are well suited for residents who do not want to live in a larger community setting but still require a level of assistance similar to that offered by an assisted living facility or a nursing …
Nov
02
Large Assisted Living Communities
What is it? Large assisted living communities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living; coordination of services by outside health care providers; and monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained …
Nov
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Retirement Communities
What is it? Retirement communities typically are large planned communities that restrict occupants to those 55 or older and are designed for independent seniors with few medical problems. These communities cater to younger seniors through a wide variety of activities especially physically with pools, golfcourses, tennis courts, etc.