Time takes a toll on all of us. As it continues, our once healthy and fit bodies will start to slow down. It is important to know what housing options are available for the Elderly.
Assisted Living
Assisted Living is a viable option for Seniors when they are in need of a safe, social, supportive environment and need help with simple, everyday tasks. Assisted Living offers support with personal care, such as:
- Bathing
- Getting Dressed
- Taking Medication
- Meals (as needed)
- Housekeeping and Laundry
- High end hospital bed to give utmost comfort
- Select Medical and Emergency Services
- Activities for Recreation and Sociality
There are many options for Idaho Assisted Living, and each may provide a variety of services. Through research and speaking with specific facilities, you can find the right Assisted Living Community for you or your loved one.
Adult Communities
Many Seniors are still very capable in taking care of themselves. Oftentimes all they need is a change of scenery, some new neighbors, or perhaps a safer neighborhood. Adult Communities can provide this needed change. Similar to Assisted Living Communities, Adult Communities can house a variety of living options such as condos, mobile homes, or apartments. One difference between the two is that Adult Communities provide a much more independent living circumstance for those who are more capable of taking care of themselves. Adult Communities offer various benefits, including:
- Security and Safety
- Good Community
- Favorable Location
- No Need for Retirement
This living environment also provides a positive social environment for Seniors, by surrounding them with people in similar circumstances with similar values in life.
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes are a great option for Seniors who are in need of continuous medical attention. They provide a variety of services that are similar to the services Assisted Living provides for Seniors. They provide services associate with:
- Housing and Housekeeping
- Taking Medication
- 3 Meals a Day
- Assistance with Eating (as needed)
- Bathing
- Getting Dressed
- Emergency Care (24/7)
- Activities for Recreation and Sociality
Nursing Home Care Facilities can provide temporary housing for a Senior who is recovering from a surgery or other illness, or it can provide long-term housing for a Senior who is in need of consistent medical attention. This type of care provides a medical service that not many other Elderly Housing options provide.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Communities)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities are a great option for Seniors who have fluctuating health conditions, enjoy variety, or aren’t sure which housing option to choose between Assisted Living, Adult Communities, or Nursing Homes. Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer all three housing options for the Elderly, and can assist in moving Seniors to different facilities based on their needs and preferences. As a whole, Continuing Care Retirement Communities can provide these services, depending on the location and housing choice of the Senior:
- Bathing
- Getting Dressed
- Taking Medication
- Select Medical and Emergency Services
- Activities for Recreation and Sociality
- Housing and Housekeeping
- Laundry
- 3 Meals a Day
- Assistance with Eating (as needed)
- Emergency Care (24/7)
This choice is the most expensive of the four options. However, it does provide a sense of belonging and stability due to the fact that once a Senior resides in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, they will never have to look elsewhere for care or support.
Making Your Choice
The most important thing to remember when considering Elderly housing options for you or your loved one, is that not every option is for you. However, that is why so many options are available. The people behind Assisted Living Communities, Adult Communities, Nursing Homes, and CCRCs are here to help you find a match that works best for you and your needs.
