Active 55+ RETIREMENT COMMUNITies in Las Vegas

Assisted Living: Assisted living communities are for people who need assistance with daily living activities. These activities may range from transportation, daily meals, physician visits, and recreational activities to laundry services, dressing and bathing assistance, housekeeping and medication assistance. While residents in assisted living centers are not able to live entirely by themselves, the centers allow them to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. While assisted living is not an alternative to a nursing home, it is an intermediate level of long-term care appropriate for many seniors. Many assisted living facilities also have centers for medical care; however, these centers may not be as intensive as the care available in nursing homes. Services for the early stages of Alzheimer's are also available at many assisted living communities. Most assisted living facilities provide services and personal care in a group environment and promote active and healthy lifestyles for residents. Ideal candidates for this type of community are not able to live independently, but do not require medical care. Typically, assisted living facilities are the first step when eve- ryday care is needed. It is crucial to note that assisted living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. Often this type of facility is home to patients requiring assistance after a traumatic event or period of hospital rehabilitation.