Healthcare Directory

There are retirement communities focused on healthy retirees and "empty nesters" who merely want to downsize to a smaller home. There are also assisted-living facilities which provide routine care and assistance to residents. can assist seniors and their caregivers. The CCCCOA office on Devers Street in Fayetteville also provides up-to-date in- formation on the various assisted living facilities in the area. Families can choose from a variety of facilities that can provide a comfortable home. There are retirement communities focused on healthy retirees and "empty nesters" who merely want to downsize to a smaller home. There are also assisted-living facilities which provide routine care and assistance to residents. Finally, there are nursing homes, for those who require 24-hour-a- day medical care. Some facilities provide all of these, enabling residents to move temporarily to a higher level of care until they are once again well and strong. In the early years of senior citizenship, that can keep a senior citizen fully engaged with life. Severe or chronic medical deterioration may require a facility that is capable of providing round the clock medical attention. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service maintains a database on its web- site (www.ncdhhs.gov) of housing options for older residents. The facilities are all state- approved and can be searched by county. For those who want to do some research on this topic, but who do not have access to a computer, remember that computers are available at all local library branches – along with librarians who are eager to help you find information. Life is a continuum; we come into the older adults may be grateful for facilities that provide them complete independence, but also offer a sense of community with programs and amenities designed specifically for the older adult. Later, when facing physical or mental problems, many seniors can benefit from a facility that offers assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, monitoring medicines, and meal preparation along with those diversions arise. The Cumberland County Coordinating Council on Older Adults can be reached at (910) 484-0111. that nurtures the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all those we serve. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care in a manner with a community focused approach. Spacious rehabilitation gym with Specializing in short term rehabilitation and recovery state of the art therapy equipment. 910.689.0150 www.haymountrehab.com 2346 Barrington Circle Fayetteville, NC 28303 58 | 2012 Medical & Dental Directory Individual private suites that create a comfortable, home like environment. Discharge planning services that promote a safe transition back home. 523 Country Club Drive Fayetteville, NC 28301 910.488.0711 www.wpnursing.com world needing assistance in every way. The lucky ones among us move through the phases of life that enable us to gradually grow into self-sufficient, independent adults who can look after their own needs. But as older adults face the prospect of changing physi- cal and mental health, it is good to know that there are people who can help deal with the complications that

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