A Closer Look

WE'VE DONE THE WORK FOR YOU. Browse these pages to learn more about your choices, get quick tips for real decisions, and take a closer look at senior care.

Top 10 Lists*

• Ideas for easing the transition into senior housing
  
• Must-haves for move-in day
  
• People to know in your senior care community
  
• Reasons to choose senior care housing
  
• Senior health websites
  
• Touring tips when searching for senior care housing
  
• Ways to pay for senior care

*Please note: These lists are neither comprehensive nor rankings of items. They are compiled to give our viewers some of the choices and ideas available for them as they consider senior care.

Senior Care Housing

• Alzheimer's Care
  
• Assisted Living/ Residential Care Homes
  
• Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  
• Independent Living/ Retirement Living/ Active Adult Community
  
• Nursing Home/ Skilled Nursing
   

Home and Community-Based Services Adult Day Care Program during the day in which seniors may participate in recreational activities, therapy, meals, counseling, education, and medical care, thereby allowing their caregivers to attend to other matters or responsibilities. Assistive Technology Equipment and devices designed to help people perform and improve specific functions. Examples: prosthetics, orthopedic furniture, eyeglasses, hearing aids) Caregiver Support Groups and organizations that provide education, counseling, and social assistance and encouragement to people who care for others. Case Management assess an individual’s needs to plan for care, make referrals and monitor the overall social and physical health of an individual End-of-life-Care funeral homes, burial and cremation services, bereavement counseling Health Promotion services that maintain and encourage healthy lifestyles through education, activities, and prevention Health Services specially-trained professionals specializing or providing services for the physical, mental, and social needs of geriatric populations. Examples: dentists, dieticians, nurses, nutritionists, pharmacists, psychologists. For physicians, see Physician Services below Home Care Assistance provides companionship and assistance with grooming, dressing, eating, and other activities Home Health agency providing services- including medical, rehabilitation, social, and personal care- to assist an individual is maintaining their independence Home Modification / Building build new homes or improve and renovate existing homes with physical adaptation to accommodate functional needs or limitations that may develop as people age and as their needs change Homemaker perform housekeeping and other in-house chores Hospice agency providing medical, social, psychological, and spiritual support and care for those with a terminal diagnosis Medical Equipment Specializes in the sales and rental of equipment, machines and supplies needed for monitoring and treating medical conditions in the home or healthcare setting. Non-Emergency Transportation assist with travel for free or for a cost to the consumer Oxygen Companies Companies that provide Oxygen equipment to Seniors. Pharmacy provide medication dispensing by licensed pharmacist and medically related supplies and equipment Physician Services general practice, primary care and specialty care Rehabilitation & Therapy treat physical and mental disease and disorders. Examples: physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, pet therapy, psychotherapy Respite temporary, short term care to allow a caregiver relief and a break from caregiving Senior / Recreation Center community center providing recreational activities, social support, education and/or meals

Other Services Church / Religious Affiliations Religious affiliations that provide spiritual and social edification. Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning provide opportunities for learning, developing, and pursuing skills and interests Employment Coaching and Job Placement provide services for occupational training and placement Financial Planning provide assistance or advise with retirement, estate planning, long-term care insurance, money management, and investments Legal advise on legal matters including Medicare and Medicaid entitlement, and protect the rights and properties of older adults. Examples: advanced directives, advocacy, estate planning, elder law, guardianship, power or attorney Non-Profit Organization Groups or organizations designed for the support of the public. Personal Concierge complete and coordinate personal and household activities to help lessen and individual’s stress and provide more time for other responsibilities Pet Care services that attend to the health care, grooming, boarding, rescue and adoptions of pets Relocation / Moving provide services to plan and complete a physical move to a new home or location Speciality Vendor other specialties not fitting other categories listed here, but a vital resource for older adults and caregivers! Translation assist with language proficiency and translation services Volunteer provide training and placement for opportunities of service and community involvement.

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