By RN MSN Sidney Voss-Morice

This publication will provide the reader a extensive review of geriatric nursing, together with the newest targets of care, in response to fit humans 2000.

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Offer a wide menu of services, including transportation, laundry, meals, and social programs. 3. Are usually associated with a nursing care center, should the individual become ill or lose independent functional ability. 4. Costs may range from $20,000 to $200,000 per year C. ECHO 1. Elder Housing Cottage Opportunity is an economical housing solution which places a small home on the property of a relative to help provide daily supervision and needed assistance. 2. Pilot programs have been funded federally.

Retirement communities 1. Another type of assisted living arrangements for singles or couples. 2. Offer a wide menu of services, including transportation, laundry, meals, and social programs. 3. Are usually associated with a nursing care center, should the individual become ill or lose independent functional ability. 4. Costs may range from $20,000 to $200,000 per year C. ECHO 1. Elder Housing Cottage Opportunity is an economical housing solution which places a small home on the property of a relative to help provide daily supervision and needed assistance.

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