FAQ's
List of Services
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WHAT IS PLACEMENT?List Item 1
Placement is the term used when a new home needs to be found for someone who may need extra care or help. This may either be permanent or temporary (Respite care).
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HOW LONG DOES THE PLACEMENT PROCESS TAKE?List Item 2
We have done emergency placements within a matter of hours. We evaluate each situation independently and work with the parties involved to accommodate whatever timeline our clients are faced with.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO USE YOUR SERVICES?List Item 3
We do not charge for our services. It does not matter how much time we spend with you, including tours and phone consultations. It's always FREE of charge to clients. Our costs are covered by the care providers that are ultimately selected.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO CALL ABOUT A SENIOR?List Item 4
- If your loved one requires 24 hour care or supervision and you cannot provide this 24/7 help.
- If they need help with activities of daily living, like dressing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, taking medications, eating, walking, issues with toileting; and you cannot provide this help around the clock.
- If they are afraid to be alone and you cannot be with them everyday.
- If they cannot manage their finances or their judgement is impaired. Having past incidents or tendencies of senior fraud or personal hardships.
Other isolated signs
- Your loved one needs 24 hour care or supervision.
- Their short or long term memory is impaired.
- They have an increasing need for help with dressing, bathing and other personal care.
- They are afraid to be alone.
- Their ability to reason or judgment is impaired.
- They are increasingly becoming isolated from social activities.
- They have unsteady gait or fall often.
- They are no longer able to cook, clean or shop without assistance.
- They can no longer manage finances.
- Those needing temporary placement.
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SENIOR CHOICE SOUNDS GREAT. HOW DO I GET STARTED?
The first step in our process includes a personal consultation with your Senior Choice Care Manager at no cost to you. In our meeting, we will thoroughly discuss your care needs and work with you or your loved one to determine how best to meet your requirements.
At Senior Choice, extraordinary service sets us apart from other companies who provide services for seniors. Whatever your care needs, Senior Choice is there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.
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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY LOVED ONE NEEDS AN INDEPENDENT OR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY?
Independent communities are suitable for those who are independent with bathing, dressing, grooming and eating. Some independent living communities may offer additional services such as laundry or meals.
Assisted living facilities will accommodate those individuals requiring more assistance with activities of daily living such as meals, bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management and may include around the clock nursing care. It is important to know that “assisted living” is not a government defined term. Amenities offered by assisted living communities vary from community to community. Senior Choice can assist seniors and their families uncover these differences in order to make equitable comparisons.
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HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COMMUNITY IS BEST FOR MY LOVED ONE?
Senior Choice believes in the philosophy of “the least restrictive” environment yet offering “choices” that may accommodate future long-term care needs. The pros and cons of the options are discussed in advance so there are no surprises that might necessitate another move.