What Services Do Assisted Living Facilities Provide?

10/23/2018

What Services Do Assisted Living Facilities Provide?

Once you have decided that an assisted living facility is the right choice for your loved one, you now have to navigate the options in order to find which provider is the right fit. First off, it is important to know that when doing research there are many synonymous terms for assisted living, including:

Congregate housing
Residential care
Adult congregate care
Domiciliary care

These terms are all appropriate and describe a residence that is suitable for individuals who are:

Mainly independent but may need help with daily living personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing
Mobile
Stable and do not need ongoing medical attention

What services do assisted living facilities provide? While in-depth details of services offered vary depending on the provider, there are a few key services that all assisted living facilities are expected to provide for their residents.

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Making Sense of Types of Elder Care Facilities

9/6/2018

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Making Sense of Types of Elder Care Facilities

There are many different types of elder care or assisted living facilities to choose from today. The challenge comes in finding what feels right for you and your loved ones. A facility that feels like home and offers high-quality, individualized care as well as a supportive community is what everyone hopes to find, but that not all types of elder care facilities offer.

With the myriad types of facilities out there, it can feel daunting to choose what’s right for you. Knowing what level of care your loved one needs is often the best place to start.

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