Choices for long-term care B
eing able to care for oneself independently can be a source of pride. However, illness or age can affect people in ways that require them to seek assistance with medical needs or daily activities for an extended period of time. In such instances, long-term care services can fill a need. Long-term care assists people in their homes, in the community or in various types of facilities with various daily and medical requirements. According to WebMD, research shows that many people are unaware of long-term care options or may be misinformed about what’s out there. Home care Various services can be utilized in the comfort of home. According to the Sonoma County Council on Aging, services can include home-delivered meals, pest
mistaken as strictly nursing homes, but facilities extend to places that provide other services. Here’s a look at the care facilities. • Independent senior living: Independent living facilities may provide assistance only when needed. Amenities are designed to make things easier and more convenient for residents. Fitness centers, pools, dining venues, and transportation may be included. These facilities tend to provide the most independent form of senior living. Some independent living facilities are part of larger continuing care Photo METRO retirement communities that Research shows that many people are unaware of long-term care options or have staged care that goes may be misinformed about what's out there. from independent to skilled nursing. • Assisted living: These contact the Council on Aging control, minor home homes provide 24-hour www.councilonaging.com or modifications, or visiting supervision, meals, telephone (707) 525-0143). nurses and health aides. healthcare services, and Other benefits may include other forms of assistance in a Community care shopping or physical therapy. home-like setting. Types of Community services can (For more information services include laundry, include adult day care housekeeping, medication centers, meal programs, dispersal, and dressing. senior centers, community • Skilled nursing homes: transportation, and others. Nursing homes provide care Community services enable for those who cannot care for people to continue to live in themselves at home or in the the community with some community. These facilities support. They also may help offer many services all under family or friends serving as caregivers enjoy a break from one roof, like rehabilitative Care in a Loving Home services, meals, activities, the assistance they have been and around-the-clock care. providing. All the Some skilled incorporated nursing cities of homes offer Sonoma “Long-term care assists temporary County have people in their homes, in care after an community injury or senior the community or in illness and centers various types of facilities are used in supported by lieu of an private with various daily and extended donations, medical requirements.” hospital stay. local government It is never funds and too early to begin planning grants. Most offer slidingfor elder care that may scale fee structures, with include long-term care some free services. (For a full possibilities. Individuals are list of local senior services, urged to work with an elder check the Sonoma County care lawyer to help navigate website: www.sonomaseniorresourceg the complexities of planning uide.org, which is available in for medical care and their potential financial needs. both English and Spanish.)
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