The Advantages of Continuing Care

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Seniors are faced with many viable senior living options today - one of which is a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC. CCRCs offer long-term care that provides for housing, residential services, and health care, usually in one location, and typically for a resident's lifetime.

The continuum of care should include, but is not limited to independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support. These specialized services complement the core services and amenities already offered by a senior living community:

Independent Living focuses on a resident's current way of life, allowing them to continue to pursue current interests while offering a variety of housing options, a maintenance free lifestyle, and a variety of services and amenities.

Assisted Living provides a little extra help with the activities of daily living, from bathing, grooming and dressing to medication administration. A professional staff is usually available 24 hours a day with licensed nursing supervision nearby. Assisted living should enhance the quality of life by providing the added support and structure to maintain a lifestyle filled with activities, friendships and family.

Skilled Nursing Care offers around-the-clock licensed care delivered in a positive and dignified setting. A staff of medical and care-giving professionals will offer an array of services, which may include nutritional assistance, rehabilitation therapies, emergency response systems and more.

Memory Support ensures specialized care in a structured and secure setting for those living with memory impairment, including Alzheimer's and dementia. Retirement community staff usually provides 24-hour supervision and support, developed for the needs of the memory-impaired residents.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer distinct advantages, including independence, physical and financial security, access to health care, companionship, and a variety of services and amenities. The CCRC's emphasis on the individual, paired with a supportive and nurturing environment, allows residents to maximize their independence while continuing to pursue lifelong interests.