As one ages, one’s needs change over time. Many communities provide different levels of elderly care. Those 55 years and older can rent apartments or homes within independent living communities which allow residents to live independently while providing some extra support. Those who find that they need more help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing and medication can live in an assisted living communities. If one has Alzheimer’s or other related memory issues, there are also Alzheimer care facilities which provide residents with around the clock personalized care.
Independent living communities are for people over 55. Sometimes people choose to move into independent living communities because they want a little extra help with housekeeping and home maintenance. Others choose to move into independent living communities because they want access to more events and socialization aimed at older individuals.
Most independent living communities provide seniors with their very own apartments they can furnish themselves. In general, most independent living communities provide residents with housekeeping services and take care of all maintenance needs. They generally include lots of facilities on-site to make life easier for their residents such as: a restaurant, bar, deli, lounge, community room, salon, barbershop, computer lab, library and exercise and wellness center.
Assisted living facilities include many of the same amenities as independent living communities. The biggest difference between the two is resident’s access to care and extra help. Assisted living facilities provide individualized personal care based on residents needs, such as help with bathing, dressing and medication.
They also generally have 24-hour certified staff available as well as nurses on-site.
Memory care facilities provide even more support than assisted living communities. They have specially trained staff on-site at all time as well as registered nurses. They generally have low staff to resident ratios. Most units do not include a kitchen. The facilities take care of resident’s food needs, providing them with three meals a day as well as snacks.
There are many types of elderly care available. For those still able to live on their own who just need household help, there are independent living communities. For those who need more assistance with day-to-day tasks there are assisted living communities. For those who need around the clock care, there are memory care facilities. Dial Retirement Communities is one facility that provides all three levels of care for their residents.
