My mom is ready to consider various types of housing options for seniors. How can an attorney help me?
An attorney who is a veteran in elder law can guide you through the potpourri of housing options –which come in all sizes, settings, and shapes – on the market for seniors and the ones that are best suited for your mother. Housing options generally fall into three categories, based on level of services and/or care provided: Independent Living Retirement Communities, “Assisted Living” Facilities and nursing homes.
An attorney who is a veteran in elder law can guide you through the potpourri of housing options -which come in all sizes, settings, and shapes – on the market for seniors and the ones that are best suited for your mother. (A very helpful article posing questions to be considered in choosing a facility is at Nursing Home Guidelines) Briefly, housing options generally fall into three categories, based on level of services and/or care provided: (1 ) Independent Living Retirement Communities: These complexes are for seniors who are able to live on their own, but want the convenience of a comprehensive service package. Meals, housekeeping, activities, transportation and security are provided to active older adults. (2) “Assisted Living” Facilities: In addition to the services mentioned above, these facilities provide personal care assistance to residents. This means that, in addition to housekeeping services, residents receive assistance in managing their medications. and a helping hand wi
An attorney who is a veteran in elder law can guide you through the potpourri of housing options –which come in all sizes, settings, and shapes – on the market for seniors and the ones that are best suited for your mother. Briefly, housing options generally fall into three categories, based on level of services and/or care provided: (1 ) Independent Living Retirement Communities: These complexes are for seniors who are able to live on their own, but want the convenience of a comprehensive service package. Meals, housekeeping, activities, transportation and security are provided to active older adults. (2) “Assisted Living” Facilities: In addition to the services mentioned above, these facilities provide personal care assistance to residents. This means that, in addition to housekeeping services, residents receive assistance in managing their medications and a helping hand with bathing, grooming and dressing. Settings can range from three or more older people in a homelike setting, to d
