What To Expect From Arlington Senior Care

By Marissa Velazquez


Arlington senior care has many types of assistance for people over sixty five. Most of these people do not consider themselves elderly and unless something drastic occurs, will not avail themselves of the services. In the event they find that they are in need of these services they will find that there is ample support here to get them back to normal quickly.

Most people want to remain independent as long as possible and there is help out there to let you do exactly that. You can get non-medical assistance for the chores around the house. These helpers can cook, clean, run errands, take you shopping or even to the doctor. They work by the hour and the hourly rate is reasonably priced so they are easier to afford.

An adult day support center tends to take charge of older and younger adults that may be suffering from neurological issues. Many times they cannot be left alone at home while other family members are working. There is usually a social director that schedules activities for participants and the staff provides transport to and from the facility.

An attendant who lives in the home with the client is in charge of medical issues and trained to administer shots, medication, and other health issues their client may have. They do not always live at the residence but instead work eight hour shifts that cover times when the client is awake or alone. This person will generally need a nursing degree that entitles them to do the medical procedures.

Assisted living facilities are an alternative to the live in aide. There are twenty four hour attendants as well as physical therapists and nurses. As a rule these facilities are affiliated with at least one doctor and a hospital that is nearby. Here all of the ADL's or activities of daily living are taken care of and a schedule of social activities is available for all residents and guests.

If a resident of an assisted living facility begins to have serious memory problems or starts to wander away from the property at inappropriate times most properties have extended care and memory wings to help keep them safe. This is part of the aging in place package that is offered. Once they are settled into the property they never have to move away but instead simply change rooms or floors.

Hospice is the final level of support available to the older generation. Hospice is given to persons who have been diagnosed with less than six months left in their lives. Some hospice workers come to the home of the person who is suffering and others work in a facility that houses the cancer victims until they pass. Many times the worker that goes by the home is there as much for the family as for the victim. They both get a short period of respite.

Regardless of what level of assistance you may need Arlington senior care has the answer you are looking for. Financial assistance is available for most options from various Federal programs. Assistance is available from Medicare for medical assistance and HUD for housing options at subsidized rental rates.




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