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“SHAMROCK” Event JUNE 17 TH Pacifica Senior Living at Northridge. Housing Options ….what do seniors want?. We want it all!. Independence Respect Dignity Safety Choices Affordable Quality of Life. Staying at Home. Safety Nutrition Pets Medication Management Cleaning/Gardening
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“SHAMROCK” EventJUNE 17THPacifica Senior Living at Northridge Housing Options ….what do seniors want?
We want it all! • Independence • Respect • Dignity • Safety • Choices • Affordable • Quality of Life
Staying at Home • Safety • Nutrition • Pets • Medication Management • Cleaning/Gardening • Mobility/Transportation • Socialization/Companionship
Home with Caregivers • Part time • Full time • Selection and References • Cost • Privacy • Job Description • Non Medical Assistance • Skilled/Licensed Assistance
MOVE in with family • Where • Who else are you living with • Design/layout of house • Positive/Negative Outcomes • Respite Care when Needed • Daycare Options
Senior Apartments/CCRC • Independent • Independent with Services • Services/Costs • “Aging in Place” options in CCRC • Independent • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing • Special Dementia/Alzheimer Needs
Assisted Living • Large (60 beds and over) • Active to Frail (Mentally Alert) • Alert & Dementia • All Memory Care (Alert to Advanced) • Mixed Populations • Independent • Skilled • Memory Care Small (Board & Care 6 bed) • Double Occupancy • “Sleep in” Staff • Few Activities • Frail/Late Stage Dementia
Specialized Care • Alzheimer/Dementia • Parkinson • Diabetic • Hospice • MD Referrals for Education/Support Groups
Skilled Nursing/Rehab • Cost/Coverage • Allowable Days (100 days/yr-Medicare) • Medi-Cal • Goals & Discharge Planning (3 day stay in hospital) Waiting Lists for private admission
Resources to guide choices • Websites • Resources & Check lists • Referral Agencies • Care Management • SSI, Medicare, Medi-Cal, VA, Private Funds • Long Term Care Insurance • Real Estate Specialists/Reverse Mortgage* • Organizations • Community • Church
Q & A plus Storytelling • Lunch • Entertainment • Letters to Youth/Seniors • Gifts & Evaluation