A little help, a lot of independence. Retirement community advances the cause of aging with dignity.
Sometimes the elderly need only a little extra help to make it on their own. When this is the case, it behooves providers of healthcare and social services to meet those needs and allow these individuals to maintain the dignity of independent living as they age. At Resurrection Retirement Community, an independent living facility on Chicago's northwest side, the Garden Annex fills this niche in a unique model of independent living with additional services. Services include three meals a day in the common dining room, laundry service for household linen, and weekly maid service. Residents enjoy varied activities, exercise sessions, and socialization with friends and neighbors. They also have access to such amenities as daily religious services, a library, a beauty salon, and banking facilities. To live in the Garden Annex, prospective residents must meet certain physical and mental criteria and be able to function somewhat independently. In contrast to assisted living facilities, the Garden Annex does not provide nursing care or assistance with personal care. However, residents may take advantage of the continuum of care offered by Resurrection Health Care Corporation. They are afforded access to a medical center, a long-term care facility, and physicians' services.
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