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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP.  Another post reminded me.  In independent living, you had to pay someone if you needed someone to check on you.  My mom was paying about $30 a day for a check-in who dropped in to make sure meds were taken and my grandma could get up and walk.  Sometimes she had arthritic troubles getting out of her chair during the last year of her life.

My mom visited about 4-5 days a week so this person was an extra daily contact.[/quote]

Well yes because the definition of [b]independent living[/b] is that you don't need any extra outside help on a daily basis.  If you need someone to ensure you take your meds, you must pay for that (if the facility themselves will even provide it---many require you to go to assisted living for that).  
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Then what makes it different from just a plain 'ol apartment?[/quote]

If you fall down and shout for help, someone will likely hear you and come to help. [/quote]

That's the only difference? So you are basically just paying rent?[/quote]

It's a much more controlled, and senior-accepting environment, than an apartment building.   The managers are onsite and support the residents in a senior-appropriate way (vs. offside management, more focused on collecting rent and arranging repairs, not specially patient qith elderly).

There are usually some community activities so people can make friends.  They also do social things like they can offer an on-site memorial service for a resident.

There may be food service.

The building may be more elderly accessible - elevators are large for scooters, ADA-compliant access, robust grab bars in bathrooms, other bathroom features that are harder to find in apartments (walk-in showers, etc.).

Just some ideas.  These are definitely more convenient than a regular apartment but more expensive.  If your family can support your independent life in a house or apartment (without home health support) it may be cheaper to stay in a regular residence vs. independent living.
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Thank you. This was very helpful. [/quote]

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