By Lynn Wilson, Co-Founder of The CareGiver Partnership
Since 2006, The CareGiver Partnership has provided products and information to help seniors age in place, remaining in their homes safely and independently. If it becomes necessary to explore other senior living options, a new tool called the Senior Living Finder SM helps the elderly and their families find housing options that meet their personal needs.
We’ve added this free referral service to our site, to help seniors and their families and caregivers find personalized solutions when seeking alternative living arrangements.
When considering senior housing, it’s important to assess how much care a senior needs, housing location and monthly costs. It’s also helpful to think about which amenities will make your loved one feel “at home.” Is there enough privacy, phone access, televisions in every room? Can your loved one enjoy the outdoors or go on outings?
To
use the Senior Living Finder SM
tool, simply type in a city, state and type of care. Here are care options to
choose from, with explanations of services provided.
·
Independent living: Housing units that may
include basic services such as meals and housekeeping.
·
Congregate living: Group living environment
that integrates shelter and services for seniors who do not need institutional
supervision or intensive health care.
·
Assisted living: Combines housing and
supportive services, such as health care coordination and monitoring of daily
living and activities.
·
Continuing care: Community providing
various levels of eldercare, from independent living to nursing care.
·
Nursing care: Facility for residents who
may need 24-hour observation and care by a professional staff.
·
Alzheimer’s care: Residence skilled in
caring for those with all stages of dementia and cognitive problems.
·
Rehabilitation care: Facility where staff helps
enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life following an
accident or injury.
Visit
The CareGiver Partnership’s Senior Living Finder SM page for a list of what to look
for in senior housing and to start your free, no-obligation search.
Lynn
Wilson founded The CareGiver Partnership based on her experience in caring for
loved ones as well as providing the highest level of customer service. She
takes pride in offering personalized service that helps her customers find the
best solutions for their individual needs. Now that her children are grown,
Lynn enjoys spending time with her granddaughter while also helping to care for
her mom. To find out how The CareGiver Partnership can serve you, call
1-800-985-1353 M-F 9-4 CST.
2 comments:
This looks like a great tool. Thanks for sharing. Does it also give a rating of the facilities?
Medicare Eye Glasses - unfortunately, it does not give a rating of the facilities. This is a real need that is lacking in the marketplace. I'd love to see a company like Trip Advisor devise such a rating system for us all to use.
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