Some individuals require assistance with daily skills while others need professional medical attention. Ongoing medical care is provided for people with chronic illness or Alzheimer's disease or who need specialized care after hospitalization because of illness or injury. With advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of nursing staff to patients, nursing facilities closely resemble medical facilities. Assisted living residences. Personalized supportive services and healthcare are available to assist residents with daily activities such as dressing, eating, bathing, using the telephone, shopping and laundry.
Residents maintain a higher level of independence in private living communities. .