As our loved ones advance in age, a number of things that they took for granted when they were younger can start becoming much more challenging. Loneliness is one such challenge. When you’re younger, it’s much easier to step out and meet with your friends and family. But as your loved ones age, stepping out to meet people, or hosting them, can get much harder. Loneliness can creep in. Or, health issues can become much more severe.
Modern senior homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement homes are designed to handle such challenges so that your elderly loved ones can get the care they need, in the company of others their age. There are several types of senior homes. Here’s a closer look at some of them.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living homes are designed to be smaller apartments within a care community. They are geared towards seniors that can live independently most of the time but do require some level of care. The level of specialized and personalized care can differ based on the individual needs. Senior apartments such as Summit senior living have staff on hand 24×7 to offer assistance with personal care and hygiene, meals, and timely medicines. These care homes also offer a number of recreational activities and opportunities to socialize with peers.
Independent Living
This type of housing is specifically designed for seniors wanting their own space and independence but around others their age. These retirement communities and homes offer freedom from chores such as house maintenance, cooking, and cleaning, which are all taken care of by staff. Houses are compact, with large communal areas where seniors can mingle and have fun together.
Nursing Homes
These homes offer care for seniors that need 24×7 skilled nurses and medical staff to attend to their more complex needs. The residents usually have a range of severe physical or mental illnesses that they might be unable to deal with by themselves. Nursing homes have a physician on staff to supervise care. They offer help with meals, medication, personal hygiene, and social activities. Some homes are geared towards specific needs such as dementia care.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is a community that offers a combination of the above. It offers some level of independent and assisted living, together with a skilled nursing facility. These communities are meant for older adults that wish to live in one place for the remainder of their lives but also want to ensure their future care and medical needs are taken care of. They are suitable for partners that wish to live close to each other even though one of them might need greater care. CCRCs, because they take care of present and future needs, are the most expensive senior care facilities.
Modern senior homes are designed to provide proper hygiene, freedom, and attention. Assisted living can be a great relief when your elderly loved ones need specialized or round-the-clock care as well as the company of others their age.
