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Knowing the level of care that your loved one will need is a thought process most of us will have as our parents are aging. This is the time to be honest with yourself, your family and your parent without pushing the panic button. You should know that the main difference between a long term care home and a retirement home is the level of care the resident needs and receives. Knowing what will most benefit your loved one will help you make the best decision for everyone involved. Long term care homes are called “nursing homes” a lot. That’s okay, the terms can be interchangeable but not to be mistaken as a retirement home. Nowadays, the phrase long term care is shortened to LTC in the written form. The basic difference in the types of homes is that a resident in LTC needs 24/7 care. The care that will be received will include assistance in eating, bathing and dressing. Basically, the senior cannot live independently and will be constantly monitored. There will nursing staff available at all times working in conjunction with personal support workers. Your parent may be more independent and may find becoming a resident of a retirement home such as Abington Court Retirement Residence more to their liking and more suited to their needs. The typical person that lives in a retirement home falls under the category of “assisted living.” The resident will enjoy a more independent lifestyle with some care involved. A retirement home respects the independent lifestyle their residents enjoy while providing enjoyable activities, housekeeping and homecooked meals. Rest assured — all their medical needs and requirements will be looked after.