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CareFinder
- Senior Housing Finder
- Housing and Care Options
- Resources Once the
decision to move your loved one into a care facility is made, the
process of finding the right setting can be challenging and time
consuming. The Chapter has compiled a list of resources to help you
in your search. For additional information and assistance please
contact our HELPLINE at 800-848-7097.
CareFinder
 The
Alzheimer's Association CareFinder™ is an online guide to help
people living with Alzheimer's and caregivers make informed choices
when selecting a care provider for home-based or residential care.
Visitors can use the guide to choose dementia care options
personalized for individual needs and preferences. CareFinder
empowers users to recognize good dementia care; communicate
effectively with care providers; plan for care; and identify local
care and support resources. You can access CareFinder at
www.alz.org/carefinder.
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Senior Housing Finder
 Senior
Housing Finder powered by SNAPforSeniors.
The Senior Housing Finder is an online resource powered by SNAPforSeniors™ which provides objective and comprehensive senior
housing information of all licensed senior housing in the U.S.
including a growing number of independent living communities.
Flexible search tools and value-added features enable users to
quickly and easily match a senior’s specific lifestyle and level of
care needs with compatible facilities. Photos and virtual tours add
visual information to aid in simplifying the search for senior
housing.
SNAPforSeniors safeguards users'
personal information and will not release it to anyone without the
user's permission. For more information, e-mail
info@snapforseniors.com
or call 206-575-0728.
Disclaimer:
Please note that you will be leaving the Alzheimer’s Association of
Western and Central Washington website. The Alzheimer’s Association
of Western and Central Washington does not specifically endorse nor
recommend any particular housing provider or other product or
service available through the SNAPforSeniors Network. The
Alzheimer’s Association of Western and Central Washington is not
responsible for the information provided by the SNAPforSeniors
Network.
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Housing and Care Options
The type of residential care needed will most likely vary depending
on the stage of the disease. In determining which option is best for
you, it is important to have a clear understanding of the different
types of facilities available and the services offered at each. When
it comes to providing dementia care in Washington state, all
boarding homes (which may be assisted living facilities and adult
family homes) are subject to specific training requirements for
their staff and/or owner.
A breakdown of options can be found below.
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Assisted Living Facility
Assisted living facilities, also known as boarding homes, may be
appropriate for persons in the early to middle stages of the
disease. These settings provide housing and meals and assume general
responsibility for the safety and care of the resident. Varied
amounts of daily needs assistance are available and may include help
with dressing and grooming, house cleaning, and administration of
medication. Most places will provide some type of structured
activity program, but not necessarily dementia-specific activities.
Some will have a special designated area for their residents who
have dementia. Assisted living facilities usually offer personal
care services and nursing services. Some, but not all, will have an
RN or LPN on-site 24-hours a day.
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Adult Family Home
Adult Family Homes (AFH) are residential homes licensed to care for
up to six residents. They provide room, board, laundry, supervision,
assistance with activities of daily living including medications and
personal care services. To reside in an adult family home, a person
must meet the AFH "residency criteria," which is defined by RCW and
WAC regulations and by the provider’s admission policy. Adult family
homes are often owner operated. Some adult family homes provide
specialized care for individuals with dementia, developmental
disabilities and mental illness.
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Skilled Nursing Facility
If your loved one is in the late to end stages of Alzheimer’s or a
related dementia, a skilled nursing facility, commonly known as a
nursing home, may be appropriate. Persons in the early and middle
stages of the disease who have a medical need may also require this
type of setting. Residents will receive meals monitored by a
registered dietician and will be provided assistance with such tasks
as bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking. Structured activity
programs are also offered to involve residents in group
interactions. Resident rooms may be private or shared and some
settings may have special units or wings that care exclusively for
persons with dementia. Skilled care provided by a licensed nurse is
available 24 hours a day and most settings will be able to care for
persons who require significant care.
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