What Senior Living Community is Right for You?

Choosing a senior living community that is right for you or a loved one is
often a challenging decision. It requires knowledge of various housing and
service options as well as evaluating current and potential needs for the future.
Lifestyle choices and costs are also important factors that need to be taken into consideration.
As information gathering proceeds, the decision-making process then involves matching the individual(s)
with the right community.

Types of Communities

Senior Independent Living
Senior Independent Living communities are a good choice for seniors who no longer wish
to maintain a property. Senior Independent Living communities typically offer an enriched
living experience with social and recreational activities as well as transportation and
other amenities. Personal care services are normally not provided, but meals,
housekeeping and other services are usually offered.

While Senior Independent Living communities vary in size, most offer apartment homes ranging
from studio to one, two or three bedrooms. Additional features including safety measures
and elevators are common. Several factors affect pricing and include size of the apartment,
location of the complex and amenities. Payment is normally by monthly rental.

Catered Living
For seniors who are able to live independently in a private apartment but
prefer the convenience of a wide range of services on an as-needed basis, Enhanced
Independent senior living may be the right choice. This living arrangement is similar to
Independent Living in all aspects except that a broad array of personal services are available.
These may include assistance with daily activities and health care management. Pricing is
similar to Independent Living, and personal services are provided according to the wishes
of the resident. Payment is also normally by monthly rental. Selected services are at a
specific rate.

Assisted Living
Assisted Living communities are a popular choice for persons who wish to maintain their
independence but need assistance with activities of daily living. Services are based on
a personal care plan and may include
assistance such as dressing, bathing and medication management. Supportive and
health-related services are designed to accommodate changing needs so as to enable
continuity of residence. Assisted Living fills the gap between Independent Living and
the 24-hour nursing care provided in a nursing home. The cost of housing and services is
normally paid from the person's own resources.

Advice from Experienced Professionals
Every Lang-Nelson Senior community employs trained professionals who are
experienced in helping seniors gather information and evaluate needs and options.
It is an excellent resource for you or your loved one to start your decision-making process.
Simply call any Lang-Nelson senior community and ask to speak with a housing specialist.

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