2022 South Central Directory

care areas. Others may offer respite care or short- term stays for individuals with and without demen- tia. CBRF’s differ in terms of pricing structures. It is critical to understand whether the program being explored has an all- inclusive fee, (room, board and personal cares includ- ed in the cost) or an a-la- carte fee structure, (a fee for rent plus services), or a modified fee program, (rent and some services included in the monthly fee; some expenses added). Financial assistance for CBRF living may come in the form of Family Care funds. These funds are C OMMUNITY B ASED R ESIDENTIAL F ACILITIES

For someone who has enjoyed staying fit, partici- pating in a chair-exercise group class or balance class will help them continue with their routine and abili- ties. Good nutrition, medica- tion management, health monitoring, safety and secu- rity are other common rea- sons some people move to a CBRF. Caregivers in CBRFs are commonly referred to as Resident Assistants. They are trained in a variety of areas including standard precautions, when someone is occupationally exposed to blood, body fluids or other moist body substances; fire safety-including regulations and policies associated with the facilities fire procedures; first aid and procedures to alleviate choking; and med- ication administration and management of prescribed and over-the counter med- ications. All employees at a CBRF receive training in res- ident rights. Critical to those exploring CBRF options is the ability of the program to handle residents with dementia-care needs. Some CBRFs are des- ignated as dementia-specific

administered by each coun- ty’s Aging & Disability Resource Center. In order to become eligible for funding, you must apply with the Aging & Disability Resource Center in the county in which the facility you desire to live in is located, not nec- essarily the county in which you live. Simply put, CBRFs spe- cialize in providing care and services to people who need support with routine activi- ties of daily living so that they can stay as indepen- dent as possible and contin- ue to enjoy interests, hob- bies, good nutrition, social pursuits and much more. Article submitted by Oakwood Village, a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community with two campus- es in Madison, WI.

County index

Columbia.. ..............34 Dane ......................35 Dodge....................46 Grant ....................48 Green ....................49 Iowa ......................50

Jefferson ................50 Juneau ..................52 Lafayette ..............52 Richland................52 Rock ......................53 Sauk ......................56

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