Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care... What's the best fit for you or your loved one?
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES VARY WIDELY, and there are so many living options available. What works for one person might not work for another. There is no community that is the perfect fit for everyone, but there is a community that will be the perfect fit for you or your loved one. We will help you find it.
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING: A New Home with None of the Up-Keep
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There are many senior living communities that offer true independent living. This is a wonderful option for seniors who are looking to downsize from the upkeep of a home, but don’t need assistance with daily living quite yet. Independent senior living apartments have full sized kitchens and come with many different layout options. Many seniors enjoy the benefits of social activities and being able to gather with peers throughout the day.
They attend painting and exercise classes, an afternoon movie, an early happy hour with friends, and dinner in the dining area with other residents. Independent senior living can be in the same building or on the same campus as assisted living, giving you or your loved one the comfort of knowing they can age in place. Should care needs develop, residents are able to move from an independent living apartment within the community into an assisted living apartment.
ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING: All the Comforts of Home with None of the Worry
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Assisted living communities offer all the comforts of home with the added security of your loved one receiving the assistance they need. Most communities have studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and private baths. All meals are included in assisted living. Laundry and housekeeping are also typically included. Residents receive assistance based on their specific needs which can include activities of daily living like showering and dressing, medication management, ensuring they are taking all their necessary medications daily and on time, transportation to doctors, trips, entertainment, mental and physical exercise, and many social activities. Most importantly they offer companionship with peers. Communities know that care levels are not the same for everyone. Some residents might only need assistance with medication while others may need more. Care levels are always determined during an assessment.
ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING - MEMORY CARE: Compassion & Safety
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Most assisted living communities offer memory care for residents dealing with various stages of dementia. These are secure areas of the building where they still offer lots of activities, nourishing meals, and care specific to the needs of the dementia residents.
AFFORDING ASSISTED LIVING: Helping You Understand the Process
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There are many programs to help make Assisted Living affordable, and it is rare for a person to not be able to find a community within reasonable distance of home or family. Programs such as Long-Term Care Insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, bridge loans, and early cash-in of insurance policies all help. We will help you figure out your options. If your loved one can no longer live independently, then Assisted Living may be the answer. We can help you decide.