Independent Living

Question: independent living? does anyone know if you need a licence to open a independent living home where I live ? It is a 11 bedroom home and I am going to be putting out addes for independent living and I would like to know if there is any kind of licensing needed

Answer: You will have to be accredited by the city DHS and the state department of nursing homes. You will have to pass an accreditation process. You will have to have at least 1 Registered Nurse on staff, and follow the staff to patient ratio that is the law in your area. You will have to have home health aides and certified nurse's aides. If you want to not have alot of nurses, you may get away with medication aides, check the laws in your areas about this.

Question: Independent living.? In independent living how is it? Is it like a group home where everyone is together or is it like you live in your own individual house on the programs property. What is it like? Because i'm about to be sent there and i don't want to be around a whole bunch of females under one roof its nerve racking to me. So i mean is there any helpful hints or websites i can check out that will tell me about this program and how it is?

Answer: Being independent is a requirement that most of us have to grasp, don't be nervous about testing the waters, the only way to find out is to dip your big toe first, take small steps and evaluate each move you make, don't disturb your neighbour and treat others the way you want them to treat you. I am somewhat confused about all the females you refer to but we can't do much without them.

Question: Independent Living? Me and my Bro Had our mom Died this year my auint Sing us on some help call IRL ( INDEPENDENT Residential Living ) Well I was told that they are to come in see is you need any food well .. Then When I sing up Then my Aunit Told me that they are to help people that can't take care of them slfe.. Well I have been Keeping trick of our Money and I know how much to spend and not to spend and I Pay the Bills when they come in.. Now Why Do I need them For.. The woman that comes over took me and My Bro Shoping for food and she look at my Book and said What is going to I said It is all right there And she said I was to help you out on your money , But she has not been doing it. Then She Told her Boss and Her Boss told her To tell Me and my Bro if we buy any thing With out asking them They are going to Luck Up our money... Now Im The one that has been keeping trick of our money and know how much we have in the bank.. Do you thank That I can Get out of this IRL ? Do you see any need For me to Be in it... I have a full Time Job I drive I can Read I know How to spend money..

Answer: What mental condition is your Aunt in? You may need to legally get her to sign consent for you to handle monies and her care. If she has bad memory and shows signs of unable to care for herself get a Doctor to help you. You may even need her deemed incompetent. That is to protect her and you. If indeed you are the best caregiver. Also, you must be willing to commit to her concerns. Independent Living places are expensive. However, if she needs personal care, bathing, help eating ? it may be best. If you can provide this keeping her at home you can try. It is more than money handling. ALOT more. Very hard work. I work in peoples homes with elderly and know alot about this. Best thing make everything LEGAL. Protect yourself. If she has alot of money other people may want it and try take her. Be sure you are certain you can care lovingly and efficiently of her. Good Luck.

Question: Can a non-disabled woman live with a disabled man in the UK under independent living? There is a man who is blind that i know and he would like to know if his sighted girlfriend who ha no disability can move in with him. He lives in a programme called independent living. Any help would be valued.

Answer: Generally speaking then yes he can but it can be complicated. The present living arrangement the man has will almost certainly be 'managed' by a private company who charge him for any care they provide. He may be [paying for that from benifits. It depends on who owns the property where he lives and what the terms of the lease are whether or not his 'intended ' can move in with him. Or if he will need to leave and find alternative accommodation with his girlfriend. No one can answer that question here because no two agreements are the same. Even so, to assist a disabled person with independent living involves his private life very much and he should receive the full support of any carers for his future. If he feels unable to ask them directly then social services would provide him with help by way of a social worker. The local citizens advice bureau will give you any help you need too. If they do not know, they will find out for him and his case will be treated as confidential. Cohabiting may effect the blind man's financial status with the benifits he receives because his partners income will be taken into account if he receives any income related benifits, so advice from a professional, who has all the facts, is essential. 00

Question: what help is available from social work depts etc for my adult son to help with independent living and social? My adult son (28) has Aspergers and mild learning difficulties. Trying to find out what support is available from social work depts. etc to help on a regular basis with independent living, possibly supported employment, and social activities - during the day especially when we are at work.

Answer: Caroline, unfortunately, he wont be able to get support off social services [at least under learning disabilities team] as most,if not all boroughs will not cover aspergers anymore-they had changed their meaning of learning disability/difficulties a few years ago to being IQ based [borderline intelectual difficulty or lower] or-lower functioning-and they do not consider AS to be either of these as criteria doesnt allow it,it is wrong as some people with AS have higher support needs than some with classic autism [and we do not have the same SS restrictions as aspies,because classic autism is diagnosed with any IQ level]. a lot of people ended up unsupported by them suddenly when they brought this ruling in. On the learning difficulties side,he woud need to qualify as having high to critical care needs from these to get anywhere-its all because they';re trying to be tight on funding. People with AS often have mental illnesses on the side,so SS tend to support them under mental health team,but not sure on what needs criteria they use. But,as a severe [not traditional LF] autistic who has been under the adult learning disability team for years,woud say to avoid bothering getting support directly from social services,they are useless for ASDs,and in fact can be more harm than good to us,they are only good for the specialist team [speech therapy,LD-nurses,pyschiatrist,OT]. Woud recommend he accesses one of the ASD support organisations instead,such as the national autistic society,or autism initiatives,he woud get so much more understanding out of them. They offer many different services,some of which will need to be funded through SS,but it woud be them dealing with SS at least. Just as an example,he coud access the NASs supported living,and their job service [for supported job], or he coud ask for outreach services if he woud like one of their staff to support him from home,but he may have a fight getting enough hours as they have a limited amount of money set aside for all service users. If woud like some more ideas/help,please feel free to email- [email protected]

Question: How to encourage independent living in health care? How would i encourage a patient to become independent? an example like a hip operation or some one who has lost their entire hand or any other accident that would change their daily living.

Answer: It depends on the patients attitude and actually physical shape on how well you can accomplish it. Not everyone wears the same shoe

Question: do anyone have information on the rules , requirement and regulations to set up independent living home? information on how to and the requirements for setting up a independent living facility @ a personel home.

Answer: DOES anyone have information? You don't say where you live, so it's tough to say. What I'd recommend is that you work for such a facility for a year or more and steal all their good ideas. Among the things you need to "steal" is the name of their lawyer and their CPA (tax person). I'd suggest talking with you also contact your State (if in the USA) and ask for the dept that regulates nursing homes.

Question: In BC, can you be paid for independent living when you are NOT disabled? Me and my friend want to move out of our homes and on our own, but we're only 15. My friend, who is now 19, was paid 600$ every month for independent living (technically she lived with her grandparents.) My friend and I have planned where and how to live -- that is, if we got paid for independent living every month. We found an apartment and everything. Would we be able to move out on our own and get paid for this if we talked to a social worker?

Answer: BC Australia? are 15 year olds allowed to move out on their own?

Question: How can we ensure that our housing system fully supports the goal of promoting independent living? How can we increase the supply of affordable and accessible homes, including promoting home ownership amongst disabled people? Between 1997 and 2004, the numbers of homeless households considered priority due to ‘physical disabilities’ increased by 24 per cent and due to mental health problems by 65 per cent. In England, people with impairments and long term health conditions are more likely than others to be living in housing that does not meet the ‘decent homes standard’. Only about half of disabled children live in suitable housing and 70 per cent of families with a disabled child say their housing is unsatisfactory. 23 per cent of disabled adults are living in unsuitable housing. Many disabled adults living in institutional settings, supported housing or with relatives, are unable to establish sufficient ‘points’ for social housing, preventing their move to independent life.

Answer: ensure that all public houses are all inclusive friendly get the architects to design housing that is accessible to all..

Question: Information on foster care independent living? I live in Kansas. I'm 17 and will be 18 in June. I was in foster care twice. Iwas in foster care for two days and then a month later place in JJA custody for 4 months. I was arrested for disorderly conduct after a fight with my parents. My diversion ends Nov. 21st. My home situation has gotten worse. There has been a lot of emotional, physical, and verbal abuse. I don't want to go to foster care again but was considering Independent living. I was hoping to get information on it.

Answer: These are not related topics. If you want to become emancipated so you can live independently you have to prove to the courts you can support yourself. This would be a waste of time, you will be able to leave without a court order in a few months. You would be spending a lot of money to get something (right to leave) you would have gotten within weeks anyway. The court process would take 3-4 months.

Question: What are seniors looking for in independent and assisted living facilities? We are conducting research for a potential new independent/assisted living facility for seniors and would like to know what amenities and services residents of this type of facility would like. Seniors only please!

Answer: I'm not a senior, but I helped my mother find a place. We went looking because we wanted a place where they would check on my mother every day to make sure she is okay. One thing she wanted is a nice entrance with the feel of a nice hotel. She rejected any place that was small and crowded when you walked in. She liked the places with a concierge desk and marble floors when you came in. She wanted a decent size 2 bedroom 2 bath apt so she could have family sleep over. The food was very important. We rejected a place that only had hot breakfast three days a week and tested the food every place we went. She wanted a selection of food at every meal. She wanted lots of staff to help her by parking her car and bringing in her groceries. I wanted a place with a van service for when she had to stop driving and a pool and exercise facilities, although she has not used them. We also looked at the activities. She liked bingo and movies-they have something every night. A lot of her friends liked the bridge and poker games. She liked that they have a nursing facility on the grounds so she can stay there. She liked the attractive dining room like a nice restaurant with a view of the intercoastal. I suggest that you look at where she ended up which is Harbour's Edge in Delray. It has no trouble filling up although it is very high end. I am almost 58 years old and I would like a place like Harbour's Edge in 20 years. By the way, her friends have come to dinner there and have been so impressed that some of them have also purchased units there.

Question: What is the difference between independent living for seniors and assisted living? I am at the point of choosing a living plan for myself since my children all have families and I don’t want to bother them by living with them. I need some help in choosing which is the best for me. Thank you.

Answer: Assisted living and independent living for seniors each have their pros and cons. You will be able to decide which is the one for you by evaluating each option yourself. Are you the type of person who can prepare your meals for yourself, clean your own bedroom and bathroom (and other parts of the house), drink your medicine on time, maintain proper hygiene and do other everyday activities? If you still want to continue doing these everyday habits and tasks, you can go for independent living. This senior care plan lets you do the tasks you want to, and gets rid of other more difficult and tiring activities such as maintaining the lawn and garden or fixing the roof or shoveling the snow. You can lease or purchase a house inside an independent living community. You can also join in community activities with other seniors if you desire. If you are the kind who frequently fails to remember to drink your medication or you no longer fancy cooking your meals, changing the sheets or doing the laundry, then assisted living may be best for you. With assisted living communities, services for instance housekeeping, dining, transport and laundry are included. You have an option as to how much of their offerings you need and how much of these tasks you’d rather do on your own. The cost differs greatly upon how much of their services you necessitate. If you want to learn about various senior care facilities, may it be independent living or assisted living, you can go to http://findingseniorcare.info and check their list of facilities there. The information they have there can also assist you in choosing which type is most excellent for you. Hope this helps!

Question: Is independent living causing more strain on natural resources? I see that as the world has moved to nuclear families and even individuals living and having their own space it puts more pressure on the resources and causing a problem. I feel what we are seeing (price increase) is a result of that.

Answer: i'll say yes... i live in india n know how it happens... i was in a joint family n now have a nuclear...n so i can easily differentiate between d two lives...... also since a person lives alone he would require almost equal fuel to cook food...he would travel alone using d same fuel with which a complete family was to traveln thr r many factos which can be sorted ...n i hope everyone would learn atleast some things to utilize d resources effectively....

Question: What does independence or independent living mean? What characteristics do you need to have to be independent?

Answer: it means being by yourself, not relying on others.

Question: What role can technology play in promoting independent living? -Any category of technology -Not so much on the elderly living independently

Answer: People with disabilities can be helped to live independently by: motorized wheelchairs for mobility motorized lifts for bus access or wheelchair transport computers for telecommuting jobs hand- or foot-controlled car driving mechanisms for paraplegics voice synthesizers for communication electronic medication management devices

Question: What are peoples experiences of using the Independent Living Fund? I am currently on Direct Payments, but fall into the criteria for ILF, but am tentative of applying as uncharted waters.

Answer: ILF makes you the employer. You get to employ the people or person you want to provide the care you require. It has the advantage of giving you choice but it makes it your responsibility to source the staff, check them, pay them, organise holiday or sick cover etc. If you can cope with this it works well but in some ways it's the authorities avoiding responsibilities. You can always give it a try. There should be a support organisation in your area than can give you more info.

Question: Can you get married if you are in independent living program for teens? im warded the state and im in the independent living program where they put you in your own apartment when you turn 18 and the pay your rent .i was curious if i could get married while im in this program in the state of michigan or will they kick me out pf the program if they find out i got married

Answer: If your age 18 you should be entitled to be able to get married , You shouldn't be dissed for wanting marriage I would think age 18 the program stops , maybe i am wrong but age 18 your legal adult , Unless the program runs until you are age 21

Question: why would voc rehab and independent living services only help people on SSI and medicaid i read that if you? dont have SSI and medicaid they might not help. im disabled and want to get a job and be independent

Answer: it is because of special reasons.

Question: what is independent living for foster kids? and how old do you have to be to do it? (in Michigan) have you ever been in independent living? Im 15 right now and i live with my grandpa and i was wondering if i can get emancipated when i turn 16 and do independent living?

Answer: Hey there. I used to be a foster child myself so stay with me here while I explain as best I can,. independent living for a foster child is almost the same for your own child. However because the kids are in foster care most likely they will be scared and confused. You have to let them warm up to you before you proceed. Otherwise there will not be independent living for a foster child at all. Once the child/s have warmed up to you let them do some things for themselves. However if they do something wrong do not frighten them by being mean and yelling that is most foster parents big mistake. Another mistake would be to give them to much freedom. Create a set of rules for the kids to follow. Reward them when they do something right. Have them sit alone for 30 minutes if they do something wrong. For a child in foster care to have independent living the parent has to be kind, so that the child can learn to do things on their own. Be mean and the child will lose all ground and they will cause more and more trouble. Yes I have done independent living. here is a website for you to go to. Oh so you want to know this for yourself eh? Ok well it will be hard to do. I am not much older then you to be honest. I am only 17. But I do independent living every day. I do virtual school and I work down stairs. My mom trusts me in the fact that I can behave myself. Let your grandparent know that you can behave yourself when alone. Then they will give you more freedom. http://www.childwelfare.gov/outofhome/in…

Question: How long does it take for a 16 year old to get Independent Living in Pennsylvania?

Answer: An application for emancipation can take from 3 months to a year.~