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What is respite care in an assisted living or retirement community?

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Respite care means a "short term stay." A person can come to any one of our retirement communities (based on availability) and pay a daily rate for services rendered. Any one of our communities can provide these services, all you have to do is call the preferred community and ask to speak to the Leasing Counselor regarding "Respite Services."
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What is Respite Care?

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Respite Care is skilled care of an individual with a disability or illness which allows the primary caregiver, often the parent or another family member, the opportunity to attend to matters outside the home or to provide the primary caregiver a brief rest, or respite, from the demands of caring for an individual with special needs.
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Are there any tax advantages to living in a continuing care retirement community?

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Under current IRS guidelines, the portion of your entrance fee that is associated with the health care component of the community is considered a prepaid medical expense in the year in which the full entrance fee is paid and potentially can be used as a medical deduction on your taxes. Residents of Classic Residence by Hyatt enjoy a remarkable, fulfilling lifestyle in elegant, luxury surroundings—without the concerns of home ownership and maintenance.
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What is Assisted Living?

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Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, personalized care and health care designed to respond to the individual needs of those who require help with the activities of daily living. In general, Assisted Living residences provide more health-related services than retirement living. They offer a less expensive, more residential approach to delivering many of the same services that are available in a skilled nursing facility.
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The new housing and health care alternative combining independence with personal care in a warm, dignified, community setting.
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What is Retirement Living?

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Retirement living is for people who want to enjoy the benefits of living among people their own age in a sound environment with access to wonderful services and amenities like chef-prepared meals, fitness programs, transportation and housekeeping. Retirement communities vary in size and in type of living environments offered. Features and amenities can include meals, transportation services, common spaces like libraries and activities rooms and fitness programs.
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How to Select an Assisted Living Community?

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If you decide that assisted living is the best solution, consider the following when evaluating the assisted living choices in your area:
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What is a continuing care retirement community?

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Continuing care retirement communities, or CCRCs, offer residents a combination of housing, services, amenities and care in return for a monthly fee and, in many cases, an entrance fee. CCRCs focus on the physical, social and emotional well-being of residents by promoting a vibrant lifestyle in a community setting.
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Do you have assisted living or continuing care facilities?

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The Meadows, our newly opened long-term care facility, offers a higher level and/or longer period of care including home health services, rehabilitative services, assisted living, skilled nursing and Alzheimer's and dementia care. Take the Valley Forge Exit. Follow signs to 422 West (Pottstown). Travel approximately 1/2 mile to Route 422 West (Pottstown). Exit on the right at Route 363 North (Trooper/Audubon) after crossing the bridge over Schuylkill River.
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Who is Respite Care of San Antonio?

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Respite Care of San Antonio is a non-profit agency that provides care for children or individuals with developmental disabilities.
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A continuing care retirement community (often referred to as a CCRC) is a blend of several options--part housing complex, part activity center and part health care system. A CCRC differs from other retirement options by providing a continuum of housing, services and health care. There is a written agreement between the resident and the CCRC that is generally intended to last the resident's lifetime or for a specific period. Wesley Homes Des Moines follows this model.
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A CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) is a planned retirement community for older adults who want the security of knowing they will receive the care they need throughout the later years of their lives. CCRCs offer several housing options to choose from (Independent Living , Assisted Living, Long-Term Care), so you can select the lifestyle that fits your needs.
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What is a life care retirement community?

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A life care retirement community is a lifestyle option enjoyed by thousands of seniors around the country. Life care communities emphasize lifelong learning, personal growth, and health and well-being.
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What is an Assisted Living community?

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Assisted living is a long-term care option for elders who need a level of assistance higher than that of a retirement community, but not as extensive as a medical or nursing home or hospital. It provides an independent lifestyle with customized assistance.
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Are all assisted living and retirement living communities alike?

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No. Assisted living and retirement living communities vary greatly, even within Atria. At Atria, weâ??re proud that each of our communities is unique and a reflection of its locale. We believe that unique people deserve exceptional communities, designed with these individuals and their desired environment in mind. This holds true for everything from the building's architecture, to the food choices offered, to the Atria professionals who care for our residents.
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Who benefits from Assisted Living?

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Assisted Living is appropriate for someone who needs help with the "activities of daily living" but doesn't require the services that a nursing home provides. Senior Lifestyle Corporation Assisted Living services are tailored to meet the specific needs of those residents who require additional support services. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer's Disease or memory disorders, or may simply need help with mobility, incontinence or dressing and bathing.
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Who lives in Assisted Living residences?

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Currently, more than a million Americans live in an estimated 20,000 Assisted Living residences. Assisted Living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a woman in her eighties and is either widowed or single. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders. Residents may also need help with incontinence or mobility.
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How is Assisted Living regulated?

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Regulations and licensing regulations vary from state to state contributing to the wide range of senior housing models considered Assisted Living. Most providers and their staff have special training as a result either of state requirements or company policy. Some states require special staff certification and training. Residences must comply with local building codes and fire safety regulations.
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Who pays the bill for an Assisted Living residence?

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Residents or their families generally pay the cost of care from their own financial resources. Depending on the nature of an individual's health insurance program or long-term care insurance policy, costs may be reimbursed. In addition, some residences have their own financial assistance programs. Government payments for Assisted Living residences has been limited. Some state and local governments offer subsidies for rent or services for low income elders.
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How do I find the best home care, assisted living or nursing home provider?

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A knowledgeable professional who works in your community is the best source of information on the reputation and quality of a service provider. Geriatric care managers and hospital discharge planners have a great deal of knowledge about the performance of specific agencies in your community. The Eldercare Locator, available on the Eldercare.gov web site is a terrific resource for finding local resources.
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What can I expect from assisted living and the continuum of care at Classic Residence by Hyatt?

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Classic Residence by Hyatt’s continuing care retirement communities offer the added peace of mind that access to additional care and services is available at the community, should the need arise. Residents who qualify for continuing care can move to the on-site care center and continue to pay the same monthly fee charged for their independent living residence, plus additional charges for extra meals and ancillary items.
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What is the difference between "skilled care" and "assisted living"?

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Skilled care is designed to provide all necessary services to persons who do not require hospitalization but are chronically ill or need continuous care. It provides 24-hour supervision and treatment by licensed medical personnel. Assisted living is for those who require assistance with some day-to-day activities such as dressing, bathing and meals.
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Are direct care workers in assisted living facilities required to be licensed?

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Believe it or not there is no requirement that direct care workers have a license. Direct care workers must be 18 years old, capable of speaking and writing in English and pass a criminal background check. Unless they administer medications they do not need to have any license or certificate issued by the state.
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Can your service care for a client in a facility (hospital, nursing home, or assisted living)?

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Yes. We can provide services to care facility residents who desire one-to-one companionship and personal care.
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What services does Respite Care provide?

Respite Care SA: Frequently Asked Questions
Respite Care provides care through community-based day and night out services, a residential emergency shelter, a daycare center.
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