ALTERNATE LIVING CONSIDERATIONS

Our Purpose

“The mission of Alternated Living Considerations (ALC) is to provide the residents of Sun City Roseville with a planning tool for a meaningful alternative when it becomes clear that a different living situation is necessary.”

In response to requests by residents of Sun City Roseville, the Sun City Roseville Foundation compiled the following information to assist our residents in planning for their future. It was not our objective to recommend a particular agency, service or community, but rather to provide a tool for our neighbors and friends. In compiling the information on the following pages, we express our appreciation to the various agencies and communities for their participation and cooperation on this project. We have intentionally omitted fee structures for the various services and residential communities as listing those prices would involve constant monitoring and updating of the data. Understandably, we leave this to the various organizations that we identify. Additionally, the fees for residential communities vary widely based upon your personal needs, wishes and requirements. Most communities include a one-time, up front, “Community Fee” in addition to the monthly fees. Contact information is listed at the top of the information pages.

You must consider what lifestyle you wish to maintain. How is your current health? Do you wish to remain in the same general area or move to another city or state? If you are going to move to another city, are you comfortable with changing doctors? Do you think you might want to remain in your home or move to a multi-care facility? If you currently have in-home care, can you afford to increase that level of care at home? These are just a few of the questions you need to consider.

It is especially important to develop a plan before you are reacting to a crisis! You should be aware of the cost of ‘future’ care needs if you decide to relocate to your new residence. Can that residence handle your needs if they increase? Over the next few pages, you will find information to help you determine where to begin this process.



Getting Started

Most of us will reach a point when some consideration should be given to alternative living arrangements. At issue is whether one wishes to be in control of the transition or be forced to make a quick decision during a crisis. The following questions should be considered before you determine what facilities, services, health care and amenities will be needed following such a change.
 

• Am I living on my own – alone? Y/N

• Am I able to drive? Y/N

• Do I depend on others to go shopping, to the pharmacy or to medical care? Y/N

• Is my physical mobility adequate for independent life? Y/N

• Is maintaining my home and yard becoming a chore? Y/N

• Would a smaller home or apartment be a better fit for me? Y/N

• Do I have a condition that will become more debilitating in the next few years? Y/N

• Are my nutritional needs adequately met? Y/N

• Am I able to perform all the activities of daily living? (bathing, meals, dressing, meds) Y/N

• Do I have addictions or dependencies that should be met with outside help? Y/N

• Is my health such that I need or may soon require closer proximity to medical support? Y/N

• Are my mental facilities declining? (Not just “senior moments”) Y/N

• Can I manage my checking account, pay bills on time? Y/N

• Do I forget to take my medication? Y/N

• Have others suggested that I should have a different living arrangement? Y/N

• If I have a partner/spouse, are they in good health? Y/N

• If I am disabled and have no family, should I consider a Fiduciary? Y/N

• Could either of us cope with the loss of the other? Y/N

• Do I have sufficient financial resources? Y/N

• Do I want my family involved in making decisions concerning my care? Y/N

• How much space do I need? Y/N

• Do I need one or more meals to be prepared for me daily? Y/N

• Do I have special dietary requirements? Y/N

• Is transportation needed to go to a barber/stylist, shopping, medication, dining out? Y/N

• Do I/we have a medical problem that needs to be monitored by a specialist? Y/N

• Do I/we require medical treatment on-site? Y/N

• Do I/we need assistance with daily living activities? Y/N

• Do I need help with medication? Y/N

• Do I need to be near family or friends? Y/N

• What amenities do I desire (i.e. Fitness center, pool or activity center)? Y/N

If your answers to the above questions have left you feeling the need for professionals to assist you in making the lifestyle decision, the next two pages will provide listings for “Free” and “Fee Based” advisory services.

FREE ADVISORY SERVICES FEE BASED SERVICES

If you feel you are ready to explore the various residential communities open to you, proceed to the “Multiple Level Care Facilities” page for an explanation of the different levels of care available.

Free Advisory Services


The organizations listed below can help you to assess what type of assistance you may need. They can educate you on the various lifestyle options that most closely fit your unique needs. If you choose to remain in your home, they can refer you to licensed and bonded in-home care agencies. If after a consultation you would like to consider relocation, some of the organizations listed below will offer to take you on a tour of prospective living communities. There is no fee to the client for the evaluation and tour. If you do select your preferred community, the agencies below will receive a referral fee from that community. You just need to start the process by making that phone call….