Senior Housing Options
By: Diane Keefe, Geriatric Care Manager
Many Alternatives for senior housing exist today
There are more options available to aging adults than ever before. When the WWI/II generation was growing up, there was only nursing homes which were essentially skilled nursing. Since that time, it has evolved to include:
Independent Housing - This type of housing is similar to a condo arrangement but in a neighborhood of other similarly aged residents. Activities and meals are often offered. Residents typically still drive and take care of themselves. They are socially active.
Assisted Living options were designed to help those who are losing their ability to take care of themselves and may need assistance with activities of daily living such as toileting, transferring, bathing, dressing, assistance with eating, incontinence, medication administration, meal preparation and daily checks. Continue reading
Criteria for Selecting Senior Housing
By: Diane Keefe, Geriatric Care Manager
Select Senior Housing with Care
Before helping an older adult find housing, have them write down what they want out of a residence setting. Each residence has its own personality and finding a match for the potential resident is imperative to their future happiness.
Make sure they have a list of their financial assets because that information will be needed during admission. Also bring along a copy of the Healthcare Power of Attorney and Advance Directive. Provide the address and numbers of anyone that should be contacted during an emergency hospitalization. Who will be the advocate for that person? The person who does advocate for the individual resident will be able to attend monthly Care Plan meetings with staff. This will give an opportunity to address special needs and desires of the resident. Continue reading
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