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Tips for Choosing Assisted Living as an Alternative

Date Added: 05-05-2008

Assisted living mediates between independent living and nursing homes in continuing care retirement community.  Read the expert below.

Senior-Spectrum - Sacramento,CA,USA

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By Stephen Baetge
Staff Writer

Choosing the right assisted living facility should be an involved and carefully thought-out process because the decision is extremely important for your family’s security and happiness.

Assisted living is the generic term used across the country to describe facilities for people needing assistance with the activities of daily living but who wish to live independently for as long as possible.

Assisted living is separate and distinct from nursing homes, which are designed to care for very frail people who are not able to care for themselves or who have numerous healthcare requirements. It is also different than independent living, which is for people who want to and are able to live independently, but do not want to maintain a home.
 
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