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Friday 29 May 2015
Administration on Community Living Explores Alternatives to Guardianship
Two departments of the Administration on Community Living are working on a project to build a national training, technical assistance, and resource center to explore and develop supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship... read more
How to Determine the Right Senior Care
While there are many who take care of
their elderly relatives at home, a busy schedule might mean that you
will not be able to provide as much as you like, and depending on the
condition of your loved one, they could require 24- hour care. One of
the most important decisions you can make for a loved one is determining
what kind of facility can attend to their needs. Here is a short list
of points to consider when finding your loved one a new home:
• Cost
• Assisted Living or Memory Care Facility
• Quality of life and Cleanliness
• Assisted Living or Memory Care Facility
• Quality of life and Cleanliness
How Much Should You Spend?
It all depends. The national average of
assisted living is $3,000 per room, and memory care follows at $5,000
per patient. Prices vary depending on the level of care your loved one
needs, features and services of the facility, and whether you or your
relative wants a private or semi-private room. Since they are going to
be moving into a new home, there may be some things that are important
to them that not another assisted living facility may not offer.
Better Living
Before you make a final decision, it’s a
good idea to observe the inside of the facilities yourself. Another
aspect to keep in mind is the level of care your loved one needs. For
example, if they are suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s, you could
consider a memory care facility. These places are specifically built for
those with dementia and Alzheimer’s and offer a better quality of life
for their patients. Overall, consider the happiness of your loved one.
For more information about a residential care home in Santa Cruz, visit this website.
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