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Tman9999 Asked December 2014

What options are available for a couple who want to stay together, but only one needs assistance with ADLs?

My father had a stroke 20 years ago and at 87 can barely stand. He needs assistance daily to get out of bed, toilet, bathe, and move around. He spends most of his time sitting and watching tv. He has no cognitive impairment or memory issues. My mom is self sufficient. They currently live on a nice one bedroom apartment in an ALF, but ADL support is not offered unless he goes to stay in a special rehab wing.

It would be great if we could find them a place that offers in-apartment ADL support on a 24/7 basis, so they could enjoy an apartment-style home, with the onsite care my father needs throughout the day. Do such places exist? They are in the Chicago area! In the northern suburbs.

blannie Dec 2014
Where my mother lives (in Arlington Heights - a NW suburb of Chicago), you can get as much assistance as you need in an independent living apartment. They have three different (at last count) home healthcare agencies with offices in the building that can come in and do bathing, dressing, cooking, etc.

I just have them come in 2X a day to give my mom meds. But I could have additional help all the way up to a 24/7 caregiver in her apartment. So yes, those kinds of support are available.

geewiz Dec 2014
Sure they exist. The definition of 'assisted living' varies by region and provider. Make a list of ALs in the area you prefer and call each one and ask what services they provide. You can also consider hiring aides, either per shift or as a live in. The ALs in my area would not allow live in so you would be hiring by shift and that is typically more costly. You might look at continuing care communities and investigate the independent side. The cost might be lower and the excess could be used to buy the services of an aide. There are series of 'regional lists' of places for adults and seniors to consider. Look around or call your county office of aging for ideas. I saw many folks stay in the independent side of the house in my Mom's continuing care community. They had full time live in aides that provided help with the ADLs. You can also use the boxes on this site to provide a starting list. Good luck

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