What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines housing and supportive health care services for those who cannot or prefer not to live alone and do not need the 24-hour skilled medical care of a nursing home. It is specifically designed to provide assistance to those who still want their independence but need help with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and medication supervision.
Assisted living facilities are often deemed necessary when the person in question is sometimes confused, or is experiencing memory problems. Assisted living bridges the gap between the independence of retirement living and the total reliance upon long-term nursing care and promotes maximum privacy, security, respect, and, most of all independence.
Alzheimer's disease and memory loss
- Alzheimer's Association - Information on symptoms, diagnosis, stages, treatment, care and support
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of WI - Supporting those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementias
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center - National Institutes of Health (nih.gov)
- Alzheimer's Disease at medicinenet.com - Frequently asked questions and useful links
Senior living solutions
- Apara Care - In-home health care, assisted living and consulting services in Dane & Rock counties