Geriatric Education Center

A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Nursing Home residents in a skilled nursing facility may also receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Nursing Home residents in a skilled nursing facility may also receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. The usual retirement home pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms.