So that the Cottage best meets the changing needs of each individual, we offer ongoing assisted living service assessment through our ~CareSteps~ program.
 What is Assisted Living?
A … special combination of housing, supportive services, personalized assistance and healthcare designed to respond to the individual needs of those who need help with activities of daily living (ADL’s) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL’s). Supportive services are available … to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs in a way that promotes maximum dignity and independence for each resident and involves the resident’s family and friends.
(Assisted Living Federation of America, April 24, 1994)
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)?
These are basic tasks that may become difficult for frail, older people including:
| • bathing |
• dressing |
| • eating |
• toileting |
| • walking (ambulation) * |
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What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s)?
These are other regular tasks that enable us to perform the activities of daily living including:
| • cooking |
• grocery shopping |
| • handling personal finance |
• home maintenance |
| • housekeeping |
• transportation |
| • self medication |
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 What is ~CareSteps~?
When becoming a Cottage resident, and at least quarterly, our experienced staff will meet with you to discuss your family’s and your current preferences and challenges. The result of this discussion is a ~CareSteps~ Service Plan which Cottage staff implements throughout the next quarter.
The cost of ~CareSteps~ at the Cottage is based on the amount of hands-on personal assistance with the our ADL’s and IADL’s .Contact us today to see how ~CareSteps~ can work for you.
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