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• | Assisted Living Assisted living facilities are for people needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) but wishing to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. |
| • | Retirement Centers Retirement apartments usually come with full kitchens, emergency call systems and a variety of floor plans including one bedroom, two bedroom, and studio units. |
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| • | Nursing Homes A nursing home is an entity that provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services to people with illnesses, injuries or functional disabilities. |
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| • | Memory & Specialized Care Treatment and support for families affected by Alzheime’s and other memory disorders. These facilities offer secure services and structure specifically designed to accomodate those with various dementias. This level of care offers twenty-four hour supervision, secure rooms, meals, activities, and other care services specific to each resident. |
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| • | Senior Communities Housing for retirees and seniors – especially designed or geared for people who no longer work, or restricted to those over a certain age. |
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| • | Private Foster Care, Adult Day Care & Respite Care Adult Foster Care is a residential setting that provides 24-hour personal care, protection, and supervision for individuals who can not live alone but who do not need continuous nursing care. Adult day care programs provide meals and care services in a community setting during the day while a caregiver needs time off or must work. Adult respite care is provided on a temporary basis to allow a primary provider or family member relief for a few hours or days. |
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Archive for September, 2009
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• | In-Home Care Agencies Agencies in Lane County that specialize in matching caregivers to seniors who are in need of in-home services, including but not limited to: companion care, housekeeping, running errands, dispensing medication, providing transportation to medical appointments, bathing & hygiene, etc. |
| • | Physical Therapists Directory of Physical Therapists in Lane County that will provide in-home services, or travel to Independent Living Facilities. |
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| • | Veteran’s Information Information on in-home services that can either be provided by, or paid for by the Veteran’s Administration. |
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| • | Senior Companions Senior Companion information that does not fall into the In-Home Care Agencies directory above. Senior Companions only provide non-medical care. Information on the new LCC Senior Companionship program. |
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| • | Hospice Services Information & contact information for hospice service provided through extended hospital care, the Veteran’s Administration, and private agencies. |
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| • | Medical Alert Systems 24/7 medical alert systems that provide seniors with an extra layer of safety and security while living independently. |
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