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RESOURCES FOR AGING WELL
PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness.
This service is not reimbursed by Medicare. VA CONTRACT – If the patient is not a Medicare Recipient and is covered by the VA, the VA will make payments directly to their contracted agencies. If a patient is a Veteran, but is a Medicare Recipient, they may choose any Medicare approved hospice agency for their care. ~
DAY CARE – Any provider can elect AGE RESTRICTIONS – Some commuto provide day/night services on a nities have a restriction on the youngshort or long term basis. Rates typiest age they are allowed to accept. cally include a place to rest, one or These restrictions vary by community. two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA are prohibited by law to promote ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY these services without a specific – Licensed assisted living facility license. or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & of Alzheimer’s and dementia. ComURBAN DEVELOPMENT - (HUD) munities are typically bedroom-style helps apartment owners offer rerental units with common areas duced rents to low-income tenants. for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 55+ with little or no senior support – Typically apartment-style with services (e.g. no meals, etc...) kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommoINDEPENDENT LIVING is usually dations. Personal assistance with apartment style communities for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) adults 55+ with little or no senior bathing, grooming, dressing, toisupport services. Many but not all leting, eating and ambulation. are wheelchair accessible.
SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS
Senior Housing Definitions
HOSPICE CARE DEFINITIONS
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