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Placement of a Senior with Cognitive Deficits

continued from page 201 may adapt to the setting. Most facilities fit into one of these 3 categories. Keep in mind that once you select a category another breakdown could be done on the facilities within that category to choose the best fit for the senior.

3 Types of Placements:

1SNF/Rehab - high degree of medical assistance, poor on nurturing and managing behaviors or non-medical challenges which accompany cognitive deficits due to unavailable staff and care model objectives, (they are not setup for the added non-medical care needed).

2Large ALF – It can be a good fit if the resident can function at a high level, is able to do many things by themselves, with some reminders, and can appreciate the amenities that many of these facilities offer. When the resident’s needs increase and they cannot be met any longer, then one of the other settings could prove better.

3Small ALF (residential) – resident would benefit from more oversight, more nurturing, some extra help managing their day-today functions, smaller group of residents helps eliminate anxiety, financially more affordable than #1 or #2, customized approach to caring based on the setting and the other residents, Staff is more stable and consistent and helps resident adapt. They often have a higher care-to-resident ratio. It may not have fancy amenities. Residents tend to stay in these settings through end of life. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Russ Udelhofen, Administrator of Jaxpointe Assisted Living Memory Care Homes. He may be reached at 303-420-5590 or by email at Info@jaxpointe.com. See ad on page 218.