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THE HEALTHCARE MAZE: SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Health care for senior citizens -
Information, guidance and answers to questions about home health services,
skilled nursing facilities (SNF) for the elderly, assisted living,
hospitalization and hospital stays. List of community caregivers: Kaiser Permanente,
Sutter Medical Center, Eskaton and UC Davis. Health care information for
seniors about independent living, assisted care, board and care, long term
care, and transportation assistance. Medical and safety equipment for
seniors: grab bars, shower benches, gait belts, transfer poles,
safety belt, grab bar installation. Occupational therapy, physical therapy
and speech therapy for seniors. Medicare nurse and healthecare providers.
Nursing, social workers, and adult daycare facilities regarding elderly
family and loved ones. Social worker, companions, hospitalization of
seniors, outpatient care, hospital discharge and HMO information.
Installation of handicap ramps and ramp devices, lifeline. |
If your family member is doing well enough functionally and is not a candidate for
Long Term Care, then the next step would be an Assisted Living
facility (also known as "ALF" or "ACL"). This
type of facility offers apartment style homes for more independent
seniors. There are common activity areas such as media rooms, libraries, and
different events, which provide opportunities to socialize and meet new friends. Meals are provided in communal dining areas, and help with housekeeping and laundry is available along with varying levels of assistance for daily living when necessary. 
