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12 • www.thecareguide.com CHOOSING A PROVIDER to accommodate as many of your "wants" as possible. Read each of the listing descriptions and check the map on page 16 to see where they are located. You can also visit us online at TheCareGuide.com to see if further information is available on your housing or service options. You can also ask that additional information be sent to you on a strictly confidential basis. TALK at length to the providers to the service coordi- nators or admissions personnel at those providers that best match your needs to further evaluate their ability to address them now and in the future. SCHEDULE a visit to meet with the front-line staff or tour the residences of your choice. In fact, we recommend that you visit with several residences or service providers. Use the Residence Checklist on page 48 to keep notes and compare residences being considered. By systematically evaluating your top candidates, you can compare the strengths and weaknesses of each. Step3 Last but not least, meet with your top candidates. REFER to our comprehensive directory for the providers in your area. Go to TheCareGuide.com for helpful tips to make your search successful, guidance in asking the right questions and a wealth of additional insights. 20 Community Support Services 34 Home Health Care 50 Independent/Supportive Living 52 Retirement Residences 82 Assisted Living 85 Long-Term Care 98 Memory Care 104 Hospice Care visit with several residences or service providers " "