Choices in Senior Living & Care | Greater New Orleans, Winter and Spring 2022 Edition

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Winter / Spring 2022

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We deliver the care you need in the comfort of your home.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing our patients with highly skilled and compassionate home health services.

Service Areas:

Metro N.O., Northshore, River Parishes

504.513.3125 866.685.4614 fax

Baton Rouge

225.239.4902 888.722.3107 fax

A Palliative Care Education Program, Transitions of Care, Medicare and Most Commercial Insurance Accepted

Ask Your Doctor For A Referral

www.AtHomeHC.com

WHERE CARE MATTERS MOST

Where Comfort Matters Most

Hospice Specialists of Louisiana is dedicated to provide superior end of life care while maintaining our patients comfort and dignity. We promote quality of living during the progression of the disease process. We specialize in Pain Management & Symptom Control.

Service Areas: Baton Rouge

225.239.4902 888.722.3107 fax

Our experienced team will care for you: In Your Home • Personal Care Home • Assisted Living Memory Care Communities • Nursing Homes Locally Owned and Operated Our Medical Director is Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses On Call 24-Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week

Northshore 985.262.7590 985.288.1670

Southshore River Parishes 504.500.3362

Toll Free Fax • 866.422.9549

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Baton Rouge 225.650.7488

Hospicespla.com

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Choices in Senior Care & Living Housing and Services Descriptions

INDEPENDENT LIVING Independent Living Communities offer amenities like a regular apartment community but have a minimum age requirement. In some communities, the minimum age is 55, and in others 62. Some may offer a reduced rent rate for those who qualify. Some of these senior communities have a pool, community room, and activities. They may or may not offer meal services.

RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES Residential care facilities provide rooms, meals, and personal care for those finding it difficult to live at home. Personal care may include assistance with bathing, dressing, taking medication, and help with toileting. Residential care facilities are most likely a single-family home, caring for a small number of adults.

ASSISTED LIVING Assisted Living Communities offer help with all aspects of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance, in semi-private or private living units.

Most assisted living facilities offer a wide range of services and amenities such as meals, educational classes, exercise activities, and beauty parlors. Some allow residents to have pets.

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MEMORY CARE Memory care facilities provide specialized care for those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals with these conditions often need expert care in a safe environment. Memory care facilities offer enhanced medical services, social activities, 24-hour supervision, and daily meals. Memory care units offer increased security for those who may wander due to dementia or Alzheimer’s.

ADULT DAY CENTERS Adult day care centers offer a variety of programs and activities designed to promote well-being through social and health related services. Adult day care centers operate during daytime hours, usually Monday-Friday and provide a safe, supportive environment. Meals are typically included and snacks during the day.

HOSPICE At some point, it may not be possible to cure those with a serious illness and a person with a terminal illness may choose to discontinue treatment. Hospice care offers comprehensive comfort care and support for the patient and their family.

The hospice team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers. Hospice care can be provided in the home, nursing homes, hospital, and in a specialized hospice center. The care team visits regularly and provides support 24/7.

HOME HEALTH Home Health care is a wide range of health care services that is provided in the home after illness or injury. Skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as social services may be provided based on the need. Home health is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as services provided in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is a special facility or part of a hospital providing necessary medical and professional services such as nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies. Stays in skilled nursing facilities are normally temporary to resolve a medical need or further recover from a recent hospital stay.

REHAB FACILITIES Rehab Facilities provide specialized medical care and comprehensive rehabilitative services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy) to those who are injured, disabled, or suffer with a disability due to a stroke or other debilitating disease.

Patients admitted to an acute rehabilitation facility are expected to make functional improvements in activities of daily living.

NURSING HOMES Nursing homes provide residential long-term care for the elderly or disabled.

Nursing homes offer custodial care like bathing, dressing, and feeding. *Insurance rules apply to medical facilities. When evaluating facilities, caregivers should consult quality ratings available by CMS on the internet.

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Central Intake Referral Line:

833-892-2491 Telehealth Counseling:

Winter / Spring 2022

225-264-2410

A G u i d i n g Li g h t T o w a rd s a Br i g h t e r T o mo r r o w

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• 22 bed adult & geriatric acute care.

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Baton Rouge: 225-810-4719 Metairie: 504-581-4333 Slidell: 985-607-0290

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Bogalusa: 985-735-1750 Lutcher: 225-258-6112

Opelousas: 337-678-3611

Alexandria: 318-441-0800

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Are you...

• Overwhelmed with medical care and decisions for aging loved ones?

• Looking for options to help your loved one stay safe at home?

• Struggling with long-distance caregiving?

• Having difficulty reaching a family consensus on elder care?

A consultation with our Aging Life Care™ Managers can save time, money and provide you with confidence that you are heading in the right direction and making the best choices. Whether you are a busy, in-town professional or an out-of-town family member, it is our mission to help you find creative solutions to your most challenging problems.

Aging Life Care™ Managers Can Help...

• Coordinate and manage all levels of medical care

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• Manage crisis situations such as accompanying a client to the ER

3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 502 Metairie, LA 70002 • Explore long-term options for medical & residential care • Assist with bill pay/household money management

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• Assist with the Long Term Care/insurance benefits process

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Trusted for More than 20 Years For more than 20 years, Christwood has provided premier service and amenities that help seniors live with dignity, independence and enrichment.

ASSISTED LIVING

COGNITIVE MEMORY CARE

• Licensed nurses on staff 24/7

• Medication Management • Studio and 1 Bedroom Apartments • Three chef-prepared meals daily

• Outdoor patio and gardens

• Beauty salon / Barber shop

• Medical Transportation

CALL TODAY Limited Availability

100 Christwood Blvd. • Covington, LA

www.Christwoodrc.com

• Licensed nurses on staff 24/7 • Private studio or expanded studios • Three chef-prepared meals daily • Secured access in buildings and patios • Social, cultural, musical, and educational programs • Outdoor patio and gardens • Medical transportation

Call Jenny Hamlin at (985) 590-0373

Christwood is a faith based not-for-profit retirement community that welcomes all people.

INDEPENDENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE | SKILLED NURSING

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome

As we move into 2022, we do so with hope and optimism that the worst of the pandemic is behind us and our communities can recover from prolonged shutdowns, supply issues, and labor shortages. Our senior living communities suffered greatly over the past two years, but we are still standing and ready to serve. We have all learned to appreciate the little things, a handshake, a smile, a hug, and meeting together. Zoom meetings may be convenient, but they are no match for an in-person discussion.

Choices in Senior Living & Care continued to grow despite the odds, and we continue to be the premier resource guide for seniors and their families. Our publication offers information about housing, services, and education directed toward seniors. We are committed to meeting the needs of our clients and our valued readers. If you have comments or suggestions for us, we would love to hear from you by phone or email.

Happy New Year to you, may we all have a happy, healthy and blessed 2022!

Dena Rayer Account Manager

985-640-5692 Dena@ChoicesInSeniorLiving.com

ChoicesInSeniorLiving.com

Jan K. Autin Editor-in-Chief

985-264-8748 Jan@ChoicesInSeniorLiving.com

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COVER FEATURED SERVICE

Winter / Spring 2022

ChoicesinSeniorLiving.com To advertise in this magazine call 985-264-8748

Jan Autin, Publisher 985-264-8748 Ads@ChoicesinCare.com

Dena Rayer, Account Manager 985-640-5692 Dena@ChoicesInSeniorLiving.com

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Advertisers Index Anvoi Hospice..............................................................................................Page 15B

At Home Healthcare......................................................................................Page 3T

Beacon Behavioral Health...........................................................................Page 13T

Beau West - Peristyle Residences..........................................................................Page 8 Christwood...................................................................................................Page 23T

Dignity Memorial..........................................................................................Page 27T

Home Care Solutions...................................................................................Page 13B

Home Instead...............................................................................................Page 18T

Hospice Specialists of Louisiana....................................................................Page 3B

IPR Insurance................................................................................................Page 20T

JenCare Senior Medical Center....................................................................Page 32 Laketown Village...................................................................................Page 1/24/29

Laurel Senior Living........................................................................................Page 28

Legacy Hospice.............................................................................................Page 7B

Loving Arms Home Care Services................................................................Page 27B

Mobility City...................................................................................................Page 7T

NOLA Home Care.........................................................................................Page 15T

Oceans Behavioral Hospital..........................................................................Page 30

Peoples Health.................................................................................................Page 2

St. Anthony's Gardens....................................................................................Page 19

St. Catherine’s Hospice................................................................................Page 21T

Summerfield Senior Living Communities......................................................Page 12T

The Jefferson - Peristyle Residences......................................................................Page 9 The Suites at Algiers Point......................................................................Page 16 & 17 Page 31

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