CONCERNS & QUESTIONS:
WHAT IS A
PCH/ALC?
Personal
Care Homes/Assisted Living Centers are a step up from living alone and a step
below nursing home care. They provide
twenty –four hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living
(e.g. bathing, dressing eating mobility, etc. )
These tasks often become difficult for individuals during periods of
recovery from illness and/or for older adults who have physical and/or
cognitive impairments. PCH/ALC generally
include laundry, housekeeping services, medical administration and
recreational/companionship activities which eliminate much of the loneliness
and depression in elderly adults.
PCH’s and
ALC’s have many different structural settings, and levels of care. Some are very small and provide intimate
environments with hands on guidance.
Others are larger facilities that promote more of an independent lifestyle
with minimal assistance. They usually
have more amenities and provide apartment like settings and are more selective
in their care levels.
Alzheimer
and dementia units are specialized PCH’s/ALC’s that can be free standing facilities
by themselves or a particular unit within a facility. These special care units are usually secured
or locked to protect those that wander or may be an elopement risk as this is a
big characteristic of someone with dementia. They often have an enclosed, safe
and secure area to walk around.
Alzheimer and dementia units usually have specialized services and
increased staffing to aid in those suffering with significant behavioral, memory
and physical problems.
In choosing
one of these homes it is important to know the needs of your loved so that the
right choice can be made.
IF ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS RELATE TO YOU, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
"My
mom has significant short term memory loss but I don't want her in an Alzheimer
home. Where can I go?"
"My mom needs assistance to walk and cannot get out of bed on her own.
What PCHs / ALCs will provide her with the hands on assistance she
requires?"
"My dad is on oxygen and has a bad heart. He requires more medical
attention. What PCHs / ALCs can manage this care?"
“My parents
are both requiring increased care but they have different needs. My mom needs medical and physical attention
and dad takes care of her. He too is
aging and wants to be near her. Is there
a place where they can both go together and stay in the same facility but one
that allows my dad to be in a more independent environment with amenities for a sense of control and privacy?”
"My brother is a young man, has multiple sclerosis and is losing his
sight, is there a suitable home for him?"
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