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• Hospitalization: Every community must have an arrangement and procedure with <br />a nearby hospital to handle patients who become seriously ill. Find out how the <br />community handles such emergencies, including transportation, paramedic first aid, <br />etc. <br />• Nursing Services: There should be a registered nurse (RN) directing nursing <br />services. RNs are assisted by licensed practical or vocational nurses (LP /VN) who <br />have at least one year of specialized training. Nurse aids and assistants, who work <br />most closely with residents' bathing, eating, dressing, etc., are supervised by <br />licensed nurses. <br />• Physical Therapy: If a resident needs assistance in regaining lost abilities such as <br />walking, talking, or dressing, make certain that the community is adequately staffed <br />with qualified physical therapists. <br />• Grooming: Ask how often residents have access to barbers, beauticians, and other <br />grooming services, including hair washing, manicures, etc. <br />• Activities: Discover what types of activities are available for residents, including <br />games, movies, crafts, classes, field trips, etc. <br />• Social Services: A social worker on community staff or as a consultant can help <br />with the adjustment process and provide community and financial resource <br />information. <br />• Religious Services: Residents should have the opportunity to attend religious <br />services and visit with clergy of their respective faiths. <br />CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES <br />Retirement communities comprise an entire campus of living choices from private <br />homes and independent living to assisted living and even skilled nursing facilities. <br />The residents can age in a place without having to relocate. They provide a type of <br />housing no matter what your medical needs. <br />Financial Commitment <br />To live at a CCRC, you may or may not have to pay an entrance fee or "buy in ". Be <br />sure to ask whether the fee is refundable or if it can be put in escrow for future <br />health care. Additionally, there will be monthly payments that cover rent, meals, <br />services, amenities and /or medical care. <br />Requirements <br />Many times the community will have requirements to live there. They may be based <br />on age, income, health status and /or financial assets. <br />The types of residences that you may find at a CCRC are: <br />• Patio Homes <br />• Apartments <br />• Studios <br />• Suites <br />• Nursing Facility <br />5 <br />