- web page:
What are the Options?
source:Assisted Living Federation of America
languages: English
from the web page: "You have a variety of housing and care types from which to choose, including independent living, assisted living, home care, and skilled nursing care (for acute health-care needs). Senior housing communities you may be considering can help assess you or your loved one for the most appropriate environment based on needs... "
- more from Assisted Living Federation of America:
web page:
Nine-Point Program to Find Community
languages: English
from the web page: "Sharpen your focus on this important decision. Before you start your search for senior living options, ask yourself these key questions:... "
- web page:
Assessing Cost
languages: English
from the web page: "Costs vary with the residence, apartment size and types of services needed... The basic rate may cover all services or there may be additional charges for special services... "
- web page:
Guide to Choosing an Assisted Living Residence
8 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "ALFA’s assisted living guide defines the typical assisted living residence and what consumers can expect from an assisted living community. Also included are suggestions for locating communities, as well as a valuable checklist to use when visiting and evaluating a potential new home for yourself or for a loved one.... "
- web page:
Where is Long-Term Care Provided?
source:National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
languages: English
from the web page: "...Assisted living is designed for people who want to live in a community setting and who need or expect to need help functioning, but who do not need as much care as they would receive at a nursing home. Some assisted living facilities are quite small – with as few as 25 residents – while some can accommodate 120 or more units. Residents often live in their own apartments or rooms, but enjoy the support services that a community setting makes possible, such as... "
- web page:
Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making a Successful Transition
source:LongTermCareLiving.com- American Health Care Association
languages: English
from the web page: "...A Guide for New Residents & Families... You have made the decision to move into an assisted living residence. Yet you still have many questions. Do I really need the help? Will I make new friends? Will I receive help when I need it? Will I continue to see my family and friends?... "
- more from LongTermCareLiving.com- American Health Care Association:
web page:
Choosing An Assisted Living Residence: A Consumer’s Guide
languages: English
from the web page: "Choosing the appropriate assisted living residence can make all the difference in an individual’s mental, physical, and social well being. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, this brochure will help you learn about assisted living, determine whether it is an appropriate living option for your particular needs and preferences, and help you make a wise selection... "
- web page:
Assisted Living Cost Calculator
languages: English
from the web page: "Family and prospective residents may use this worksheet in estimating the monthly cost of needed services. Not all items may be applicable to your situation. Space is provided to add items not covered in this calculator...." "
- web page:
Planning Ahead: A Consumer's Guide to Assisted Living Facilities
languages: English
from the web page: "...Choosing the appropriate residential setting can make all the difference in an individual’s mental, physical, and social well being. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, this brochure will help you learn about assisted living... "
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assisted living brochure:
Financial Steps for Caregivers:
What You Need to Know About Money and Retirement
source:WISER Women - Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
12 pages; languages: English
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assisted living brochure:
The MetLife Market Survey of
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Costs - October 2007
source:MetLife Mature Market Institute®
28 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "...National average rates for a private room in a nursing home remained essentially unchanged from 2007, with national average rates for a semi-private room increasing modestly by 1.1%, from $189 daily or $68,985 annually in 2007, to $191 daily or
$69,715 annually in 2008. National average assisted living rates increased by 2.1%, from $2,969 monthly or $35,628 annually in 2007, to $3,031 monthly or $36,372 annually in 2008.... "
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web page:
How can I help my folks decide if it’s time for them to move? ... Move to assisted living?
source: National Institute on Aging
languages: English
from the web page: "...The decision about whether your parents should move is often tricky and emotional. Each family will have its own reasons for wanting (or not wanting) to take such a step. One family may decide a move is right because the parents no longer need so much space or cannot manage the home. For another family the need for hands-on care in a long-term care facility motivates a change. In some cases, a move frees up cash so that the parent can afford a more suitable situation... "
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web page:
Assisted Living: 10 Great Ideas
source: AARP
languages: English
from the web page: "...While assisted living residences are one of the most popular options for older people who can no longer live on their own, few think of these facilities as places that foster independence or rejuvenation or hope. But homes like Oatfield Estates are redefining assisted living care. "They listen to you here," says Croft. "They respect you... "
- more from AARP:
web page:
Assisted Living Facility Evaluation Checklist
languages: English
from the web page: "This checklist will help you choose the right facility to meet your needs and will make comparing the facilities a little easier. A few tips: This is a long-term major life decision. Try not to make the visits and decisions alone. Talk with family and friends. Learn as much as you can... "
- web page:
Assisted Living: Weighing the Options
languages: English
from the web page: "As people get older and less able to live on their own, other living arrangements must be considered. Assisted living is one choice. It helps residents be as independent as possible while giving assistance when needed. The facilities usually include a room or small apartment ... "
- web page:
Declaration of Independents
languages: English
from the web page: "...Beacon Hill Village is a revolutionary, all-encompassing concierge service created by residents who want to grow old in the homes they have lived in for years... "
- web page:
Assisted Living in the United States
languages: English
from the web page: "...Definition and Philosophy of Assisted Living; Resident Characteristics; Length of Stay and Reasons for Leaving; Costs and Sources of Payment; Assuring Quality in Assisted Living; Growth of Assisted Living... "
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web page:
Long term health care: Plan ahead
source: MayoClinic.com - Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
languages: English
from the web page: "...Planning now for long term care will help you make decisions later in life. Here's a look at your options and how to share your wishes with your loved ones. By Mayo Clinic staff.... "
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web site:
National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM)
languages: English
from the web site: "The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) is a not-for-profit, professional association of organizations dedicated to assisting older adults and families with the physical and emotional demands of downsizing, relocating, or modifying their homes... "
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web site:
Beacon Hill Village
languages: English
from the web site: "Beacon Hill Village helps persons age 50 and older who live on Beacon Hill and in its adjacent neighborhoods enjoy safer, healthier and more independent lives in their own homes–well connected to a familiar and attentive community. Faced with the prospect of leaving the neighborhood they love in order to obtain the services of a retirement community, a group of long-time Beacon Hill residents decided to create a better alternative... Would you like to learn more about starting an organization similar to Beacon Hill Village in your own neighborhood? "
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web page:
Guiding Principles for Assisted Living
source: MayoClinic.com - Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
languages: English
from the web page: "The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) developed these Guiding Principles to describe what assisted living is and how the assisted living profession is striving to continue developing and improving services... "
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web page:
Assisted Living Facilities
source: AGS Aging in the Know - American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging
languages: English
from the web page: "...The Health Care Systems Committee of the American Geriatrics Society has developed a position paper that will help older adults and their families/caregivers decide whether assisted living is right for their situation. It will help caregivers decide which ALFs are able to provide the best care for their loved one and guide ALF stakeholders toward provision of this care.... "
- more from Aging in the Know - American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging:
web page:
COMMUNITY-BASED CARE
languages: English
from the web page: "The 2000 U.S. census found that almost 10 million older Americans living in the community need help with activities of daily living (ADLs). In general, about two thirds of people who receive long-term care live in the community, while the other third live in an institutional setting... "
- web page:
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
languages: English
from the web page: "he goal of health assessment for older adults is to encourage and promote wellness and independent function... "
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web page:
Home Away from Home: Relocating Your Parents
source: Family Caregiver Alliance
languages: English
from the web page: "But where should he or she live? Often your first inclination is to move Mom or Dad into your home—but this major life change deserves thoughtful examination, and there are many alternatives to explore. This Fact Sheet offers helpful advice and summarizes the issues to consider before making the important and challenging decisions regarding relocating your parent... "
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web page:
Assisted Living Workgroup
source: The Center for Excellence in Assisted Living
languages: English
from the web page: "...a national initiative of nearly 50 national organizations representing providers, consumers, long-term care and health care professionals, and regulators among others that came together at the behest of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging... "
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web page:
Assisted Living: What You Should Know as a Consumer
source: Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)
languages: English
from the web page: "...According to “State Assisted Living Policy 2002,” in 2002 there were over 36,000 assisted living facilities with an estimated 900,000 residents. The states with the highest concentration of assisted living facilities are... "
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brochure:
Fact Sheet: Assisted Living
source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration on Aging
languages: English
from the brochure: "...WHAT IS ASSISTED LIVING? Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help
with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in nursing homes... "
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web page:
Moving On
source: Positive Aging Resource Center
languages: English
from the brochure: "Assisted living. Active adult communities. Nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Your children have left the nest and keeping up with your house and yard is getting to be too much.... "
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web page and brochure / publication:
Residential Care and Assisted Living Compendium: 2007
source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
languages: English
from the publication: "This compendium describes regulatory provisions and Medicaid policy for residential care settings in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It updates an earlier report completed in
2005 with data for 2004... an overview of residential care and assisted living policy. Section 2 presents
six tables, which compare states’ policy in selected areas. Section 3 provides summaries of each
state’s regulations and policy for residential care settings, including assisted living facilities (ALFs). "
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web page and brochure / publication:
Residential Care and Assisted Living - State Oversight Practices and State Information Available to Consumers
source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
languages: English
from the publication: "This report was commissioned by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) through a subcontract with Westat to review:
State monitoring and oversight practices of assisted living facilities... Information available on State agency Web sites to consumers and family members about assisted living. Assisted living also includes residential settings that may be licensed as residential care homes, personal care homes, adult homes, and other types of facilities. Proceed to the overview section of this report for additional information... "
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