Our speaker today was Amy Pessoa, Administration &
Marketing Director for Carmel Terrace, (a long time
association with Rotary, specifically the Westford and
Lowell clubs) discussed the variety of senior living
options available:
(a) In-home Care: non-skilled companionship or skilled care
for bathing, dressing, taking meds – generally an LPN or
RN
(b) Independent Assisted Living: amenities; no daily care needs,
carefree living
(c) Assisted Living (carefree); help with activities of daily life
(d) Assisted Living with Care: managing chronic conditions like
diabetes & dementia; visiting NP, podiatrist & other
providers; visiting skilled nursing; special programs
(e) Skilled Care: governed by state regs; hospital-like;
furnishings provided
Often, a facility has all of the above, and a resident moves
from one to the other as he/she ages and has increased
needs.
Marketing Director for Carmel Terrace, (a long time
association with Rotary, specifically the Westford and
Lowell clubs) discussed the variety of senior living
options available:
(a) In-home Care: non-skilled companionship or skilled care
for bathing, dressing, taking meds – generally an LPN or
RN
(b) Independent Assisted Living: amenities; no daily care needs,
carefree living
(c) Assisted Living (carefree); help with activities of daily life
(d) Assisted Living with Care: managing chronic conditions like
diabetes & dementia; visiting NP, podiatrist & other
providers; visiting skilled nursing; special programs
(e) Skilled Care: governed by state regs; hospital-like;
furnishings provided
Often, a facility has all of the above, and a resident moves
from one to the other as he/she ages and has increased
needs.
