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Florida Assisted Living Guide | Retirement, In Home Care, Nursing Homes |
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Remaining Independent / Aging in Place
Aging doesn't mean losing your independence! There are products and services created specifically to aid seniors in their desire to live independently and in the comfort of their own homes. For example a house retrofit for safety and convenience, reverse mortgages, pre-need burial and cremation information, elder law attorneys, diabetic shoe suppliers and much more...
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Active Retirement
These retirement communities are either age-restricted or are "senior friendly" neighborhoods whose building structures are compatible with empty-nesters' desire for simplicity of retirement and easy one-floor design. Some are continuing care communities where you would have an option of additional care if it were ever needed. The common thread is that these retirement communities typically include state-of-the-art exercise facilities, swimming pools with clubhouses and possibly even golf courses. The emphasis is on an active, low maintenance retirement where you can make your retirement dreams come true!
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Independent Living / Senior Apartments
Retirement communities are for seniors desiring a leisurely, hassle-free retirement. Besides handling all your maintenance for you, other services may include housekeeping, meals, trips, fun events, shopping and medical services.
Features of this type of retirement living might include; easy handicapped access, emergency pull cords, first floor access or elevators. Some retirement communities offer only retirement living, others additionally offer varying levels of care, such as assisted living, on site to allow the senior to "age in place" by adding services as the need may arise.
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Home Health & Homemaker
In home care agencies can provide a person with services ranging from companionship and running errands to IV therapy. In home care service is designed to help bridge the care gap for a short-term illness or recent release from a hospital. Also, in home care is the method some people use to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own home. When you call please discuss whether the in home care company's caregivers are bonded, insured and covered by Workman's Compensation to determine if there is any liability you may be subject to.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living communities are designed for people who do not need daily nursing home care but would benefit from assisted living; grooming, meals, housekeeping and transportation. These are licensed assisted living communities that can aid with the activities of daily living in an environment that encourages the senior to maintain independence and an active schedule. An assisted living community may additionally be specially licensed to provide limited nursing care or memory care. Please check with each community as to the specific level of assisted living care they can deliver when needed.
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Extended Congregate Care Communities
An assisted living community may additionally have an Extended Congregate Care License. An ECC license allows the assisted living community to provide residents with additional supportive and nursing services that they otherwise would have needed to receive in a nursing home. Please check with the assisted living communities that have an ECC license to understand the limitations and benefits of this licensure.
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Memory Care
Memory care communities are housing providers specializing in the needs of Alzheimer's and other dementias associated with some aging persons. These facilities offer specialized, individualized programs for residents with memory impairment. These programs may be offered in unison with other levels of assisted living or the community may be solely dedicated to memory care.
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Continuum of Care Communities
Many senior communities offer more than one level of care. There are some, however, that offer a comprehensive continuum of care. You may enter at any care level but often seniors move to one of these communities to enjoy an independent, active retirement. Should the need arise for assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation or even skilled nursing on a temporary or long-term basis, those needs can be met within the same community. Choosing a community that offers a continuum of care can be a good idea also for couples whose needs may vary.
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Nursing Care & Rehabilitation
Nursing and rehabilitation centers (nursing homes) are for patients who need nursing home supervision. Services, amenities and care options vary but all have the goal of preserving dignity and respect for the individual. Often rehabilitation services can be received on an in-patient or an out-patient basis making the nursing home stay possibly not necessary. Information about these options is best obtained by calling the admissions coordinator at any of these facilities.
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Senior Living Guide | Florida Nursing homes | Jacksonville | Retirement Florida & Jacksonville Retirement |
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