When should a long term care residence definitely be considered?
Individuals may need long-term care when a chronic condition, trauma, or illness limits their ability to carry out basic self-care tasks, called activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing or eating, or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), such as household chores, meal preparation or managing money.
Long term care residences offer a broad range of services provided to persons of all ages who have lost their ability to function independently because of a physical or mental impairment. Long-term care differs from other types of health care in that its goal is not to cure an illness, but to allow an individual to attain and maintain an optimal level of functioning.
Why move to an assisted living residence?
Each individual’s capacity to live and take care of themselves in their own home differs. To some, the task of caring for a home becomes overwhelming. Others may prefer to live in an environment that provides daily activities, meals and social interaction. For some people, caring for themselves in their own home becomes challenging or impossible.
Juniper Communities offers the following checklists.
What types of residences does Juniper Communities offer?
Assisted Living: long-term care for an elderly or disabled individual who is usually able to get around on their own but may need help with some activities of daily living, or simply prefer the convenience of having their meals prepared and having nursing staff on call.
Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s Care: assisted living but with an innovative design for living that supports active independence for those with progressive memory loss
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitative Care: 24-hour care for people who can no longer care for themselves due to physical, emotional, or mental conditions or need nursing and physical therapy to further recover from a hospital stay before going home
Long-term Behavioral Health Care: offers a broad spectrum of therapies to its residents including individual psychotherapy, psychotropic medication management, behavior management and rehabilitation support services
What makes Juniper Communities distinctive?
At Juniper, our philosophy is to provide individualized care and personal service in a life-affirming environment. We believe that the well-being of our residents is the result of an active body, an engaged mind, and a fulfilled spirit through all stages of life. This philosophy is reinforced on a daily basis through our Alive in All Seasons programming that embraces the importance of living life fully regardless of age or disability.
Juniper Communities strives to assure that each and every resident continues to grow and thrive, nurtured by our people, our programs, and our facilities. We are deeply committed to the provision of warm, gracious and compassionate environments where the body, mind and spirit of each individual can be celebrated.
How can I find a Juniper Community near me?
The communities owned by Juniper Communities go by the name of Juniper Village.
Juniper Village Assisted Living and Wellspring Memory Care for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia communities are located in Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
How do I afford a senior living residence?
At Juniper, our team will assist you in the financial planning process. We will work with you to explore options that may be available to you through your insurance, Medicaid, or Veteran’s Benefits.
Many people do not realize that living in a senior residence can be affordable. The cost of owning a home, transportation, utilities, maintenance and repairs all add up. When all is taken into account, an assisted living community may be more cost effective.
What do long term care residences offer?
Long term care services include personal care, rehabilitation, social services, assisted living, and nursing home services. Long term care services may be delivered on a regular basis or intermittent over a period of several months, several years, or a lifetime.
What should I look for in a long term care community?
Of greatest importance is a residence that looks, and smells clean and feels vibrant. Attention to these details will be an indication of the type of care being provided to the residents and quality of life you can expect.
Next, consider whether the facility have licensed professionals on staff or readily available. Juniper Communities is committed to top level care by having credentialed staff and professionals available 24/7.
Finally, does the community try to get to know you and understand your individual issues and needs. Also, Juniper Communities works with you and your family to develop a personalized plan of care and service from the start.
