Care Options
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
What Are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Bathing & Hygiene
Dressing
Medication Management
Mobility Assistance
Feeding Support
Incontinence Care
Services
Home Care
Home Care Services Provide:
- Companionship
- Meal prep
- Light housekeeping
- Errands
- Transportation
Assistance with activities of daily living; medication reminders, bathing, dressing
mobility issues getting from the bed to the wheelchair, incontinence both bowel
and bladder, assistance with wheelchairs, walkers.
Services
Independent Living
Independent living communities are commonly known as “Retirement
Communities.” These communities provide a lifestyle enhancement for active
seniors offering a diverse meal selection, activities including events, trips,
games, outings, and much more. Many of these communities will offer kitchens
in an apartment setting so residents can prepare their own meals.
Services
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities provide the same amenities as independent living,
with the added benefit of 24/7 support for Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) – such
as bathing, dressing, mobility and medication management. Furthermore, many
communities offer limited skilled nursing services, including comprehensive
diabetes care (sliding scale) and catheter or colostomy management.
Services
Residential Care Homes
commonly known as Board and Care
Board and Care Homes are small private homes 6 residents or fewer. With a
high – staffing environment (1:2 ratio ) These communities offer more hands on
assistance on a more consistent basis. These settings are ideal for dementia or
full-care, non-ambulatory patients, offering comprehensive ADL support at a
cost-effective rate compared to traditional memory care.
Services
Memory Care
Memory care communities provide specialized environments for individuals with
cognitive impairments such as, vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, and
Huntington’s disease. These facilities feature higher staff to resident ratios and a
team specially trained in behavior modification for combative residents and
redirection for wandering. With enhanced security measures and tailored
therapeutic activities, they offer a safer, more focused level of support than
standard assisted living.
