Senior Resources Southeast WI Directory

R ESIDENTIAL C ARE A PARTMENT C OMPLExES (but are not limited to) meals, housekeeping, laun dry service, medication administration, assistance with dressing and assistance with personal hygiene and grooming. RCAC’s can pro vide up to four hours of skilled and/or supportive care per day or 28 hours per week. Another benefit of RCAC’s is the availability of social activities. Many peo ple moving to an assisted living program have been socially isolated, presenting a need for companionship and interaction. Programming for activities is provided by the facility staff. Activities should be based on interests of the resident population, taking into account the physical and cognitive abilities of the par ticipants. Many programs offer card clubs, shopping trips, outings to local points of interest, cultural and edu cational activities, religious

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esidential Care Apartment Complexes (RCAC’s) offer each resident services unique to their needs. This type of assisted living is based in individual apartments and as each per sons need for care increases, services can increase accord ingly. This gives residents an opportunity to remain in the RCAC’s offer private resi dences with the features of a traditional apartment. Unit sizes vary from studio to one bedroom and larger. All units must have a kitchenette with cooking facilities. Apartments are generally furnished by the individual, however some facilities may offer furnished or partially furnished apart ments. RCAC’s are meant to be as service intensive as needed by the individuals residing in the facility. Individuals gener ally choose an assisted living program based on the ser vices offered to meet the needs they have. Typical ser vices being offered include apartment setting for a greater length of time.

programming, exercise and wellness groups and more.

“Assisted living” may mean something different to each person exploring this option. RCAC’s offer each individual service choices to meet their per sonal , social, spiritual and health care needs. This lifestyle option offers the best of both worlds, con tinuing care services in an apartment home setting.

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Kenosha ..........................80 Racine ............................80 Walworth........................81

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