Care options, explained simply
Four main types of senior care, what each one offers, and how to tell which one fits your loved one.
Independent Living
Independent living communities are for seniors who can still take care of themselves but want an easier life: no yard work, meals available, activities and neighbors close by.
How we help: we compare a few good options with you, explain what’s included and what costs extra, and help you set up visits or interviews.
This may be a good fit when…
- Your loved one is healthy and mostly independent
- The house has become too much to keep up
- They feel lonely or isolated
- They’d like to live closer to family
Assisted Living
Assisted living, including smaller residential care homes, offers a private or shared room plus help with daily tasks. Staff are available around the clock.
How we help: we compare a few good options with you, explain what’s included and what costs extra, and help you set up visits or interviews.
This may be a good fit when…
- Needs help bathing, dressing or getting around
- Forgets or mixes up medications
- Has had falls or close calls at home
- Family caregivers are worn out
Memory Care
Memory care is a secure setting with staff trained to care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, with routines and activities designed for them.
How we help: we compare a few good options with you, explain what’s included and what costs extra, and help you set up visits or interviews.
This may be a good fit when…
- Wandering or getting lost
- Confusion that puts their safety at risk
- Behavior changes that are hard to manage at home
- Needs more supervision than family can give
In-Home Care
In-home care brings a caregiver to the house, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock help, so your loved one can stay at home.
How we help: we compare a few good options with you, explain what’s included and what costs extra, and help you set up visits or interviews.
This may be a good fit when…
- Wants to stay in their own home
- Needs help with meals, bathing, errands or company
- Is recovering after a hospital stay
- The family caregiver needs a break
Not sure which one fits?
That’s normal. Most families aren’t sure at first. Call us and we’ll talk it through together, at no cost.