Types of Long-Term Care Facilities and Services
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The Long-Term Care Spectrum: From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing
The long-term care journey is unique and full of many different types of long-term care services and facilities. This article explores these and explains which one might work best for you or your loved one.
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What Is a Nursing Home?
Nursing homes offer comprehensive, round-the-clock long-term care. We'll explore what nursing homes are, their cost, and the services and amenities they offer. We'll also compare the pros and cons so you or your loved one can make an informed decision on if a nursing home is the right choice for you.
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What Is an Assisted Living Facility?
Assisted living facilities are an alternative solution to home care and nursing homes for seniors to get the long-term care they need. We'll explore what services and amenities assisted living facilities offer and the pros and cons of living in one of these communities.
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What Is a Group Home? Senior Care in Group Homes
Group homes are residential homes that offer a small, close community and long-term care services. This article discusses what group homes are, how life works, costs, insurance, and how group homes differ from other long-term care facilities.
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What Is Memory Care?
Memory care facilities provide compassionate and specialized care to those with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, or other forms of cognitive impairment. This article explores life in a memory care facility, care costs, how to find a high-quality facility, and when memory care may be right for your loved one.
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What Is an Adult Day Care Center (ADCC)
Adult day care centers offer a safe place for older adults to receive care and socialize while their family caregivers are at work for the day. In this article, we’ll cover what adult day cares are, how much they cost, and the various benefits for both care recipients and caregivers.
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What Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide seniors with a familiar community to live in as their long-term care needs progress. This article explains what CCRCs are, how they're different from other types of long-term care, and why they may or may not be the best option for you or your loved one.
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What's the Difference Between Home Care vs. Home Health Care?
Home care and home health care may sound similar, but they are distinct care services. Home care focuses on custodial or personal care needs, while home health care involves skilled and medical care. In this article, we'll explore their differences so you can pick the best option for your needs.
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What Are Hospice Care and Palliative Care?
Hospice and palliative care offer improved quality of life and pain management strategies for individuals with chronic health conditions. This article explores how palliative and hospice care are different, and how to cover the costs of each service.
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Rehabilitation Centers: Guide to Rehabilitative Care for Older Adults
Rehabilitative care helps older adults recover from major medical events like surgery, illness, or injury. In this article, you'll learn about the differences between rehab centers and nursing home care, types of therapies, costs, and insurance coverage options, including Medicare.
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