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Alternatives to Nursing Home Care - What are Your Choices

There are a few alternatives to Nursing Home Care.

Home Care - You can hire the services of a healthcare professional to take care of your elder relative at home. There are service providers who take care of personal care and activities of your elder relative at home. There are also some home health care agencies that can help with nursing or attendant care in your home.

Accessory Dwelling Unit - You can add an accessory dwelling unit to your existing single family home which acts as a second living space within a home or on a lot. It has a separate living and sleeping area, a place to cook, and a bathroom. However, you must check your local zoning laws before you add an accessory dwelling unit. Your elder relative can be kept in this area and provided with all necessary health care using the services of a health care professional.

Board and Care Homes - These are group living arrangements for elders can't live independently but don't need nursing home services. The monthly charge is usually a percentage of your income (a sliding scale) that covers the cost of rent, meals, and other basic shared services. Residents often live in their own room or apartment within a building or group of buildings and have some or all of their meals together. Social and recreational activities are usually provided. Some of these facilities have health services on site.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) - They offer more than one kind of housing and different levels of care - individual homes or apartments for residents who still live on their own, assisted living facility for people who need some help with daily care, and nursing home for those who require more care. Residents move from one level to another based on their needs, but usually stay within the community. They generally require a large entry fee before your relative can move in. They also charge monthly fees.

Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) - This facility is offered by some states under Medicaid. It manages all of the medical, social, and long-term care services for frail people to remain in their homes and to maintain their quality of life. Your elder relative must be age 55 or older, live in the service area of a PACE program, be certified as eligible for nursing home care by the appropriate State agency, and be able to live safely in the community.

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If you are unsure where to report a case of elder abuse, you can contact an attorney specializing in elder law who can help you with the reporting.

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