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Tips For Choosing The Right Community

As you begin your search, try not to get overwhelmed by too much information.Focus on what's important. Remember, while amenities matter it's the people(residents & staff) that truly make a difference. You want a community with anengaging & social atmosphere-where the residents are friendly and the staff iscaring and warm.

Assisted Living Checklist:

{ As you arrive at the community, does it feel inviting? Even from theoutside?

y' Does the community appear clean, airy and free of unpleasant odors?{ Is the d6cor attractive and home-like?/ Does the staff know residents by name and interact warmly with

them?{ Arethe caregivers smiling?{ Do the residents appear happy and comfortable?y' Are current residents appropriate housemates?/ Are there hobbies & activities that your loved one would enjoy?/ Ask about meals, menus and dietary accommodations. Taste the food./ How does the community handle emergency situations?{ Are there nurses on staff or on call? How many hours?/ Atwhat point would you be required to move somewhere else?{ Are there pets in the community to enjoy? What are the guidelines in

bringing your pet?

Yes, the community that you consider should be clean, well maintained andequipped to provide the appropriate care both now and later. However the mostimportant factor when choosing an assisted living community is that it feelsfriendly, safe, and comfortable to you. A place where youfeel the most at home.

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A Resident of an Independent Living Community:

Enjoys socializing and participating in activities both on and offthe communit5r's premises. Living in a community opens the doorto new friendships with residents who have similar interests andsituations; ideal for a senior who may have lost a spouse.Appreciates and/or benefits from the option of not having to cookfor themselves, drive, maintain a home or do housekeeping.May require the support of on site health services; as needed oron a daily basis to provide help with bathing assistance, personalhygiene or medications.Has added protection with safety features in their apartment suchas pull cords and a 24hour emergency system. Some even havedoorway sensors.Private pay rates are between $1500-$3500/month dependingupon the community, apartment size, second person fee andgeographic location.

A Resident of an Assisted Living Community:

Is someone who can no longer live safely on their own, commonlydue to falls, mismanaged medications, poor personal hygiene,signs of memory loss and/or confusion.May need reminders to eat a meal or encouragement to attend anactivity or social gathering.May have a chronic progressive health condition such as copd,dementia, congestive heart failure, macular degeneration etc.usually requires assistance with one or more Activities of DailyLiving; medication management bathing, dressing, transferring,eating and restroom assistance.Private Pay: ranging from $3000-$5000/month depending uponthe community.

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A Resident of a Memory Care Community:

a dementia related illness

any or all of the following; eating, dressing, bathing transferring,personal hygiene and restroom assistance.

health statuses that are unmanageable without help and thatplace themselves or others at risk. An example would besymptoms of anxiety or a gression requiring redirection orbehavior modification.

environment.F Would benefit from programs designed to engage, stimulate &

slow down memory loss.

depending upon the community and if it is a shared or privateapartment.

A Resident of a Personal Care Home

o someone who cannot live safely at home due to frailty, illness ordementia.

o May require a high level of care on aZ4-hour continuous schedule.o would benefit from a small intimate environment and the

consistency of receiving attention & care from the samecaregiver(sJ.

o Prefers a more homelike atmosphere and quieter setting.o Needs an affordable alternative to larger assisted living

communities or nursing homes.o cost: Private Pay ranging from $2500-$3500 a month depending

upon the residence and if it is a shared or private room.