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Elder Care and Senior Housing Directory Page 2 of 3 <br /> living alone with little or no socialization. AL <br /> environments tend to be very home-like and <br /> are geared toward the comfort of the <br /> residents, often resembling a beautiful <br /> apartment complex or hotel. Costs range <br /> from $1,500-$4,000 per month, depending •. <br /> on the facilities' ranking, location, services, <br /> and care options. Although some facilities <br /> accept state funding, AL is ordinarily privately <br /> funded. <br /> AL is a wonderful option in terms of providing <br /> an elderly relative with assistance in a safe <br /> environment that offers plenty of activities <br /> and socialization. The following are some <br /> questions you may want to ask when visiting <br /> these facilities: <br /> • How many levels of care do you have <br /> and how are they categorized? <br /> • Aside from the monthly, are there any <br /> additional costs involved? <br /> • What does the monthly payment <br /> include? <br /> • What happens when Mom runs out of <br /> money? Do you accept state funding? If <br /> not, what Happens? <br /> • How many nurse's aides are scheduled <br /> on each shift? How are weekends <br /> handled? What is the ratio of care- <br /> givers to residents? <br /> • Is transportation included? <br /> • What is your policy on dying? Do you <br /> allow Hospice services? <br /> • What are your limitations regarding the <br /> needs of the resident? <br /> • Do you allow wheelchairs? <br /> • Do you allow oxygen? <br /> • Do you take residents with incontinence <br /> problems? <br /> Home I Free Consultation I Senior Site Connection I Chat <br /> Advertising I Contact Us <br /> Assisted Living I Independent Living I Life Care Community <br /> Skilled Nursing Facilities I Home Heakh/Eauiament <br /> Adult Day Care I Alzheimer's Resources&Support <br /> Hospitals I Hospice I Elder Law Attorneys <br /> Geriatric Physicians I Geriatric Care Managers <br /> Retirement Planners I Counseling Services I Health Insurance <br /> http://www.eldersearch.com/resources/assisted.html 8/2/99 <br />