Aging in Place: Remaining in the Home
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services: Administration on Aging,
Nearly 10 million elderly live alone
For those who need some assistance home care is an option.
Steps to remain at home:
Home must be safe and accessible
Prevent falls
Get proper exercise, nutrition, and intellectual stimulation
Socialize
Seek and accept help
Have open discussions with family members (health, finances…)
Be realistic about chronic conditions and disease progression
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services: Administration on Aging,
Nearly 10 million elderly live alone
For those who need some assistance home care is an option.
Steps to remain at home:
Home must be safe and accessible
Prevent falls
Get proper exercise, nutrition, and intellectual stimulation
Socialize
Seek and accept help
Have open discussions with family members (health, finances…)
Be realistic about chronic conditions and disease progression
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
Living with Family
In 2011 4.6 million parents were living with an adult child
Reasons why:
economic hardship
loss spouse
health concerns
According to AARP, family members provided
$450 billion
in care to elderly family members in 2009
43% of caregivers have had to take time off work due to caregiving responsibilities
and
48 percent say they are earning less money as a result.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-06-2012/afford-aging-parents-moving-in.2.html
Public Housing
–For low-to-moderate income elderly and persons with disabilities
–A Federal or State agency will determine eligibility
–Rent payments are usually a percentage of one’s income.
–Residents typically live in their own apartments within the complex.
–Some public housing facilities offer assistance with:
–Transportation
–Meals
–Housekeeping
–Shopping
–Laundry
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
Assisted Living
Group living setting that offers room and board, social and recreational activities and
assistance with personal care and other services, such as meals.
Also called “board and care” homes
Generally, they do not provide medical care, though some have health services on site.
In 2009, approximately 2.7% of the elderly Americans lived in senior housing that offered
at least one supportive service to their residents (AOA. 2012)
Residents often live in their own room or apartment and have some or all of their meals together.
Costs for assisted living facilities vary depending on the geographic location, size of the living area,
services provided, and the types of help utilized.
Residents usually pay a monthly rent and then pay additional fees for extra services they receive.
According to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, the average cost
for a one bedroom assisted living unit was $3,293 per month (2010)
In 2011, there were 6,921 professionally managed assisted living facilities in the United States
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
Group living setting that offers room and board, social and recreational activities and
assistance with personal care and other services, such as meals.
Also called “board and care” homes
Generally, they do not provide medical care, though some have health services on site.
In 2009, approximately 2.7% of the elderly Americans lived in senior housing that offered
at least one supportive service to their residents (AOA. 2012)
Residents often live in their own room or apartment and have some or all of their meals together.
Costs for assisted living facilities vary depending on the geographic location, size of the living area,
services provided, and the types of help utilized.
Residents usually pay a monthly rent and then pay additional fees for extra services they receive.
According to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, the average cost
for a one bedroom assisted living unit was $3,293 per month (2010)
In 2011, there were 6,921 professionally managed assisted living facilities in the United States
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
Continuing Care Retirement Communities –
A community living arrangement, typically on a single campus, that provides housing, health care, and social services.
–Housing options include independent living units, assisted living and nursing home.
–Typically one begins as a resident in the independent living units.
When unable to live independently, one can move to assisted living facility or nursing home.
–The fees for CCRCs vary and usually include a monthly fee as well as an entrance fee.
–Entrance fee is a one time charge and is usually non-refundable
–The monthly fee is based on the size of the independent living unit and services used by resident.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
A community living arrangement, typically on a single campus, that provides housing, health care, and social services.
–Housing options include independent living units, assisted living and nursing home.
–Typically one begins as a resident in the independent living units.
When unable to live independently, one can move to assisted living facility or nursing home.
–The fees for CCRCs vary and usually include a monthly fee as well as an entrance fee.
–Entrance fee is a one time charge and is usually non-refundable
–The monthly fee is based on the size of the independent living unit and services used by resident.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
(NORCS)
NORCS are neighborhoods or buildings where a large segments of
the residents are older adults.
These communities were not built specifically for older adults
and are not designed to meet health and social service needs many older adults
have.
They are places where community residents have either aged in
place, have lived in their homes for many years, or are the result of migration
of older adults into the same buildings or neighborhoods where they intend to
spend the rest of their lives.
All About NORCS retrieved from http://www.norcs.org/page.aspx?id=119552
Long-Term Care:
Skilled Nursing Facilities
–The Department of Health and Human Services defines skilled nursing facilities as :
A facility with the staff and equipment to give skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitative services, and other health services.
–Typically individuals with chronic health issues, serious illnesses or those who suffered trauma (aneurism, stroke, fall) reside in skilled nursing facilities
–Approximately 10 million Americans needed long-term care in 2000 (Rogers & Komisar. 2003).
–1.5 million or 3.6% of the 65+ population in 2011 lived in skilled nursing facilities
(Administration on Aging. 2012).
–According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
the average cost of a semi private room in the United States
$205 per day or $6,235 per month
$229 per day or $6,965 per month for a private room
(2010)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration on Aging. www.longtermcare.gov
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