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19th Oct, 2009 | Source : Susanne Matthiesen
As an increasing number of baby boomers enter retirement, the need for home and community services is escalating. Indentifying the options available and methods for payment will be critical for adults to continue enjoying an independent lifestyle for many years to come. The key is early planning to maintain your independence!
What are home and community services?
Home and community services cover a range of activities designed to allow individuals to remain independent in their homes and active in their communities. These services are not only for older persons with chronic conditions; many services are available to persons of all ages who are recovering after hospitalization, an accident, or illness.
Home and community services fall into several service types: personal care and assistance, health-related services, specialty services, adaptive services, family and caregiver supports, social supports, and case/care management or service/care coordination. Home and community services can take the form of homecare, home-delivered meals, Medicare insurance counseling, telephone reassurance, home modification, and more.
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What are home and community services?
Home and community services cover a range of activities designed to allow individuals to remain independent in their homes and active in their communities. These services are not only for older persons with chronic conditions; many services are available to persons of all ages who are recovering after hospitalization, an accident, or illness.
Home and community services fall into several service types: personal care and assistance, health-related services, specialty services, adaptive services, family and caregiver supports, social supports, and case/care management or service/care coordination. Home and community services can take the form of homecare, home-delivered meals, Medicare insurance counseling, telephone reassurance, home modification, and more.
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14th Sep, 2009 | Source : Susanne Matthiesen
Maintaining independence is often linked in people's minds to their sense of dignity and self-worth, especially as they age. "Minimizing our reliance on others can become a priority," says Dr. Brad Fain, principal research scientist with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
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2nd Sep, 2009 | Source : By Susanne Matthiesen
As people enter the retirement years, one of their major lifestyle decisions is deciding where to live. In our series of retirement articles, this is the first of three installments on living spaces for older adults. In this article, we will explore the current practices of the aging in place model. In subsequent installments, we will examine…
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