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| Today, the majority
of older adults are in better mental and physical
condition than ever before. They want to make
their own health care and life decisions, and their
highest priority is to remain as independent as
possible for as long as possible. Assisted
Living residences, like Ivy Hall, allow their
residents to do just that.
The essence of Assisted
Living is to foster each resident's independence,
while offering each individual's needed level of
assistance with the activities of daily living
such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
Sometimes called Personal Care Homes, Assisted
Living Communities are residences designed to
provide senior adults with personalized services including
nutrition, security, safety, medication supervision,
housekeeping and
transportation--all while they live and move comfortably
between their private residence and the community
common areas.
Assisted Living
Communities are residential, not medical or
institutional. However, in addition to licensed health care
staff, residents' personal physicians, physical
therapist and other medical personnel may visit as
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Communities like Ivy Hall help residents maintain
their independence longer by offering needed assistance with the activities of daily living while
encouraging socialization and participation
in community events and programs as each resident
chooses. The congenial Assisted Living
environment improves mental and physical functioning
through daily interaction and involvement with
others. This extends life in a meaningful
way.
Assisted
Living residents pay their monthly fees from their
own resources. Social Security, Long Term care
insurance, investment
income, retirement benefits or proceeds from the
sale of a home
are among the personal resources that can be used. In some cases, adult children augment or
totally fund an Assisted Living lifestyle for their
parent.
The recently passed Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (Kennedy Kassebaum Act) may make
Assisted Living expenses a tax deduction if a person
needs assistance with at least two activities of
daily living and assisted living is prescribed
by a licensed health care practitioner.
Consult your tax advisor for applicable regulations
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Assisted Living is less
expensive than living in one's own home, as it includes a
private residence, utilities, housekeeping, meals, and
assistance care that might have to be brought into the home
at additional charge. Yet even with
this lower total cost, it provides a higher standard of living,
more companionship and a much greater degree of safety and
peace of mind.
Communities like Ivy Hall
offer a lifestyle of independence for residents without
burdening the senior or their families. It is the best alternative
to in-home care, home health agencies and nursing homes
which are more impersonal and costly.
If you or someone you know
could benefit from an Assisted Living lifestyle, please call
us at Ivy Hall. We will gladly provide you with information
and answer your questions.
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