User:Nolan Perry/senior living

Senior Living, is the industry that takes care of the aging population and their needs. This term encompasses services including but not limited to, assisted living, rehabilitation, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and home healthcare.

Independent Living
Independent Living Communities for Seniors are apartments for seniors over 55 who do not require 24/7 care, but can be benefited to have other seniors, and activities available.

Assisted Living
An assisted living facility (ALF) is a housing facility for people with disabilities or for adults who cannot or choose not to live independently, but do not yet require around the clock care.

Memory Care
Memory Care is a sub industry of senior living, available at all levels of care. Memory Care is for people who have dementia, Alzheimer's, or other illnesses that affect the memory of the resident, often resulting in aggression, frustration, and sometimes depression

Nursing Home
A Nursing Home supplies around the clock care for residents who can not care for themselves.

Hospice Care
Hospice care is end-of-life care. A team of health care professionals and volunteers provides it. They give medical, psychological, and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying have peace, comfort, and dignity.