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Aging In Place
Aging in place means having the ability to live safely and independently at home instead of moving to a senior living environment.
There are many components to consider when deciding whether aging in place is a good choice for you or your loved one. Have home modifications been made to make the home safe and accessible? Will transportation be an issue? Is there a strong support network?
Other aging in place alternatives include ADUs (accessory dwelling units), home sharing, and villages that provide services that enable aging in place.
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Independent Living Community
Independent living communities are geared toward older adults looking to reduce the responsibilities of running a household, who want a socialized environment, and want a sense of security. These communities offer a range of services, including meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping and laundry, and social activities. Independent living communities also encourage healthy aging with wellness programs, and travel, educational and cultural opportunities.
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Assisted Living
Assisted Living Communities typically offer several levels of care and have shared areas for meals, socializing, and recreational activities.
Private rooms, studios and apartments offer residents their own space with the benefit of caregiving services available 24 hours a day that include medication management, help with bathing, dressing, eating, and walking.
An assisted living community does not provide the round the clock medical care and supervision of a skilled nursing facility.
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Residential Care Homes
Board and Care homes (also known as RCFEs – Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) are home-like environments that generally provide the same services that are available in the larger assisted living communities. They tend to be houses nestled in residential neighborhoods, and can offer care for residents that are either ambulatory or non-ambulatory.
Most Board and Care homes have 6 residents, and given this small number, staff are usually able to give more personalized attention than what is typically offered at larger assisted living communities.
Board and care homes may provide specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
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Memory Care
The sole focus of a Memory Care home or community is to provide specialized care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These specialized environments are staffed with professionals trained to provide this care. Services offered include safety precautions to prevent wandering, and cognitive therapies and programs designed to keep the brain active and engaged.
Memory Care environments can be stand alone homes and buildings, or a special wing or floor of a larger, mixed community.
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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Skilled nursing care, also known as nursing home care, or convalescent care, is the highest level of care available outside of a hospital. Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24 hour specialized medical care by registered nurses, physicians, and other certified health professionals that include occupational and physical therapists.
Nursing home care is often long-term care, but can also be a shorter recuperative stay after a surgery or illness.
What people are saying about goodwell
“Norma came into our lives at the perfect time. She treated us with such kindness and we won’t ever forget everything she did for us.”Susan A.
“Norma Dupertuis’ knowledge of the various degrees of senior care facilities is second to none. She is empathetic, soft-spoken and was able to set me up with a perfect assisted living situation that my wife and I feel is wonderful for our separate needs. Norma is very skilled, a delight to work with, and she always goes the extra mile. Plus her follow-through is both pleasant and energizing.”Thomas M.
“There is no better Senior Living Advisor. As a Gerontologist Norma Dupertuis is an expert on the needs of aging adults. But even more important and rare to find, is her genuine heart and compassion for mature adults and the loved ones caring and concerned about their well being. Norma is there with her clients every step of this journey, making this important transition as easy as possible for everyone. I highly recommend goodwell!”Linda Victor
Gerontologist, MA, MBA
Advisory Board Member
UCLA Division of Geriatrics