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Senior Living Seniors
today have more options than ever to help them remain active and
independent. Some may
want to stay in their own homes with familiar neighbors and
surroundings. Others may
be seeking more security or maintenance-free housing.
Making
a change in living arrangements is a major decision for families.
Following is a description of some of the senior living options
available through Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center: SENIOR HOUSING Senior
housing is an option for those who like privacy and want to live on
their own but have the benefit of many friends and neighbors nearby.
It can be a good fit for people who no longer want to deal with
the expense, maintenance, upkeep and potential hassles of owning a
home. It is ideal for
seniors who are relatively mobile and self sufficient. A range of
apartment sizes and costs are available.
Many apartments are designed for the needs of an aging person,
such as specially-equipped bathrooms and 24-hour emergency call
services. Other services
that may be included are meals, transportation, social activities and
light housekeeping. Hill
Street Place, located on Avera Marshall’s campus, is an example of
senior housing.
ASSISTED
LIVING Assisted
living is designed for seniors who need some help every day with
non-medical aspects of daily activities, but not constant care.
It is similar to senior housing but a better choice for those
who need more supervision and are less able to function independently.
Many sizes and costs of apartments are available.
Trained staff may help with bathing, getting dressed, taking
medications, shopping, housekeeping, laundry and getting around.
Nurses are on-call 24-hours a day.
These services give seniors an opportunity to stay active and
in control of their life. Boulder
Estates in Marshall is an example of a housing complex in Marshall
that offers assisted living in partnership with Avera Marshall Home
Health Services.
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HEALTH CARE Home
health care brings nursing care and personal care services to seniors
and other individuals who whish to stay in their homes.
It can be a good alternative for people who have been
discharged from a hospital or nursing home but need additional care,
people who have short-term health needs or people who need assistance
to live independently at home. Avera
Marshall Home Health Services offers home care to a wide range of
clients with individualized needs.
ADULT
DAY SERVICES Adult
day services provides care for seniors who cannot be left alone during
the day. Seniors can
continue to be cared for a home by loved ones and spend a few days or
hours each week at a care center.
It allows caregivers a needed break or enables them to continue
working while knowing their loved one is being well-cared for during
the day. Services can
include; meals and snacks, recreational activities, personal hygiene
services, socialization, health monitoring and evaluation, and
medication or treatment administration.
Daybreak Adult Day Services at Avera Morningside Heights Care
Center offers adult day services.
NURSING
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