Home care living typically provides seniors with the highest level of independence and comfort. Approximately 75% of seniors residing in their own homes receive care from family members. This care can be enhanced by government-funded services through Home & Community Care Support Services.
Retirement living or Independent living is available for those who require limited support for their living and care needs. While external care needs can be coordinated for a fee, there are no “services” included in retirement living spaces, which in many cases are retirement apartments.
Supportive living is what most people consider “retirement homes” such as ExtendiCare, Chartwell, Revera etc. It can be similar to independent living but in a large residence environment with added services available for purchase. Appropriate for those with varying/changing care needs.
Assisted living services provide housing, hospitality services and personal care services for adults who can live independently and make decisions on their own behalf but require a supportive environment due to physical and functional health challenges. Additional services are fee based.
Memory care homes are specifically designed for those suffering from memory loss such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. They operate with a structured environment and offer programming to support positive cognitive skills.
Long Term Care Supports individuals with more complex health needs whose care cannot be safely provided in their own home, or in designated supportive living. If you require assistance determining which long term care facilities to choose, from the list provided by the HCCSS (LHIN), we are happy to help.
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