They offer rental or ownership housing options with additional features that improve accessibility for those entering their senior years.
CONTINUING CARE RE G CARE RETIREMENT C TIREMENT COMMUNITIES MMUNITIES
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) offer a combination of an independent living lifestyle with assisted living and nursing care. Essentially, they’re semi-independent living facilities for those who don’t need continual health care supervision, yet offer a continuum of care—housing, services and supports, and nursing care—all in one convenient location. You would be able to maintain some level of independence and privacy and enjoy various activities and friendships, while having access to the supports and health care you might need. Another benefit is physical and financial security, allowing you to enjoy your post-retirement years comfortably and pursue your interests and goals. Finally, CCRCs come in a wide variety of housing options, anything from apartment style to campus style to individual homes, with many of them offering various amenities for you to enjoy.
ASSISTED-LIVING FACILITIES CILITIES
Assisted living is designed for people who need help with certain activities and household management. It’s not full care—hence the term “assisted”—so residents are still technically living on their own, but they still offer varying levels of assistance. Some communities offer all three of the above types of living arrangements/housing—leisure, independent, and continuing care.
BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY LIVING
Regardless of which type of community living arrangement
30
Powered by FlippingBook