Available Services for Elders

Senior Housing
You may want to think about senior housing if you want to live on your own, but do not want to have all the chores that go along with owning a single-family house. Senior housing works best for people who may not need as much help as assisted living or nursing homes provide.

Most often these are apartments that you can rent. Often they are specially designed for your needs as you get older. This includes things like having railings in bathrooms or having power outlets higher up on the wall. They may also offer a 24-hour emergency call service if you need help right away. Some places may also offer different kinds of services to the people who live there. These include meals, transportation, social services, counseling, social activities and other programs.