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As FF notes, "independent living" can vary by area, as well as interpretation. I tend to think of it as remaining at home, with or without help, as well as living in, for example, a retirement community. But usually I just refer to remaining at home as that, or "staying at home."
The difference is not only location and assistance, but cost, in the thousands of dollars. There are also restrictions on retirement communities, ones that I find offensive and arbitrary.
In my area, some extended communities have been developed, providing a continuum of care, including rehab, independent living, assisted living, and palliative and hospice care, all in one contained setting and under the same management.
Kingsdaughter, there can be confusion whenever one hears the term "independent living", it could vary from area to area.
In the area where I live, "independent living" is an actual senior living building. Seniors rent apartments like they would any place else but the building usually has a nurse available 24 hours a day. The rent may or may not include once a week housekeeping and linen service. The rent may or may not include three meals in a restaurant styled dining area. Some places have options for other services that one may need.
Regarding Assisted Living, the key word is "Assisted". Therefore the person living in the senior building where there is Assisted Living is given help with bathing, getting dressed, help with walking to the main dining room. And the apartment can be a small room, which I would say is the size of a private college dorm room. A person can be given assistant regarding pill taking. Assisted Living tries to have activities geared to the age group.
You answered one that this site is for both caregivers and seniors like me. I am not sure I understand in the area of Vacaville, Ca the difference assisted living and independent. Assuming independent living is staying in our home with caregivers on call. I am just starting to look for answers. Thank you
Not all of the people on this site are caregivers. The question I have for you is... What answers are you looking for? Not all questions have answers. Like When am I going to die?, What are the Lottery numbers for tonight, or any night for that matter. Some do have answers, like Where do I call to get information on Lewy Body Dementia? or What should I look for in a Senior Housing Community, and should I consider a move?
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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The difference is not only location and assistance, but cost, in the thousands of dollars. There are also restrictions on retirement communities, ones that I find offensive and arbitrary.
In my area, some extended communities have been developed, providing a continuum of care, including rehab, independent living, assisted living, and palliative and hospice care, all in one contained setting and under the same management.
In the area where I live, "independent living" is an actual senior living building. Seniors rent apartments like they would any place else but the building usually has a nurse available 24 hours a day. The rent may or may not include once a week housekeeping and linen service. The rent may or may not include three meals in a restaurant styled dining area. Some places have options for other services that one may need.
Regarding Assisted Living, the key word is "Assisted". Therefore the person living in the senior building where there is Assisted Living is given help with bathing, getting dressed, help with walking to the main dining room. And the apartment can be a small room, which I would say is the size of a private college dorm room. A person can be given assistant regarding pill taking. Assisted Living tries to have activities geared to the age group.
Hope this helps :)
The question I have for you is...
What answers are you looking for? Not all questions have answers. Like When am I going to die?, What are the Lottery numbers for tonight, or any night for that matter. Some do have answers, like Where do I call to get information on Lewy Body Dementia? or What should I look for in a Senior Housing Community, and should I consider a move?