24th of May, 2017
Geriatric Living Facilities:
When deciding where to place your aging parent, the decisions one is faced with can be tough. It is difficult to know the different between various types of facilities. Here are some ways for you to be able to differentiate and to place your parent in the proper facility for them.
1. Independent Living Facilities are facilities where the elderly residents have good to moderate health and are able to care for themselves. In this type of facility, residents have their own private apartments and require no additional supervision. There is often a common gathering area for all the residents to meet and maintain their social life. These types of facilities are often referred to as Retirement Communities.
2. Assisted Living Facilities are facilities where the elderly residents need regular supervision but can maintain moderate independence as well. The residents at these facilities need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Assisted Living Facilities can offer housekeeping services, medication management services, laundry, transportation and assistance going to doctor appointments. Occasionally, doctors make visits to these facilities so the residents don't have to travel. Entertainment, excursions and trips are frequently provided to residents who want to participate.
3. Nursing Homes are facilities that provide 24/7 medical care to the elderly with poor health and mobility. This is the primary choice for those that cannot take care of themselves at all and need around-the-clock supervision. Nursing Homes provide skilled nursing care and high security rooms for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Considering the rates for these facilities can range
anywhere between 6k-15k per month, in-home care can provide a personal and more cost affective touch.
Geriatric Living Facilities:
When deciding where to place your aging parent, the decisions one is faced with can be tough. It is difficult to know the different between various types of facilities. Here are some ways for you to be able to differentiate and to place your parent in the proper facility for them.
1. Independent Living Facilities are facilities where the elderly residents have good to moderate health and are able to care for themselves. In this type of facility, residents have their own private apartments and require no additional supervision. There is often a common gathering area for all the residents to meet and maintain their social life. These types of facilities are often referred to as Retirement Communities.2. Assisted Living Facilities are facilities where the elderly residents need regular supervision but can maintain moderate independence as well. The residents at these facilities need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Assisted Living Facilities can offer housekeeping services, medication management services, laundry, transportation and assistance going to doctor appointments. Occasionally, doctors make visits to these facilities so the residents don't have to travel. Entertainment, excursions and trips are frequently provided to residents who want to participate.
3. Nursing Homes are facilities that provide 24/7 medical care to the elderly with poor health and mobility. This is the primary choice for those that cannot take care of themselves at all and need around-the-clock supervision. Nursing Homes provide skilled nursing care and high security rooms for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Considering the rates for these facilities can range
anywhere between 6k-15k per month, in-home care can provide a personal and more cost affective touch.