St Paul Baptist Church

Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. There is a wide range of home care services that can help you maintain your independence within the comfort of your own home, from in home help to day care. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home.