BYU Gerontology Blog

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Levels of Care

Everyone wants to age in place, especially in a place they feel comfortable with. There are different levels of aging to accommodate seniors' needs as they decline with age. This means there are ample opportunities for you to gain experience in working with seniors. Below are the different levels of aging as well as a link to the different services in Utah County.

Levels of Care:
  - Independent Living (in their homes or communities)
  - Informal Help
  - Formal Help (some in home care, meals on wheels)
  - In Home Care
  - Assisted Living (ranges of care as well)
  - Full Time Nursing Care

If ever working with families who have to make the hard decision to put their loved ones in a home, it's important to keep their values, affordability, and family dynamics in mind. It's the administration's responsibility to ensure that the families can make the transition easier. It is our responsibility to not judge families for making a tough decision.

Art at Aspen Day Center

1 comment:

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