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Alternative Housing OptionsHousing Associations also provide some accommodation for part or outrightpurchase. These are designed to help people on low incomes, or with limitedcapital, to become or remain home owners, through a range of schemes suchas Shared Ownership and Flexible Tenure.Extra Care Housing (or very sheltered housing) is self contained housing torent or to buy, designed with the needs of frailer older people in mind and withvarying levels of care/support available on site. It can sometimes provide analternative to a care home. Supported Housing is accommodation designedto meet the particular needs of people with disabilities (for example, witheverything accessible to someone in a wheelchair).Most private sector retirement housing is purchased at full price on the openmarket, though for people who cannot afford the full market price, otheroptions may be available. Enquire with the scheme operators.Care HomesThere are two types of care homes: residential and nursing homes. Theyprovide living accommodation, meals, help with personal care such asdressing, supervision of medication and companionship. Residential homesgive care during normal short illnesses but do not provide constant nursingcare. Nursing Homes will also provide nursing support from qualified nursingstaff. People diagnosed with dementia may need a care home with anadditional category of registration (DE). These were previously known as EMIhomes.Most care homes offer short term stay or respite care for people who arerecovering from hospital treatment, waiting to move elsewhere, need a breakfor themselves or their carers as well as to people who want to try out a homebefore committing to long term care.The Relatives & Residents Association provides information, advice,understanding and support to individuals about any aspects of entering orliving in residential homes, nursing homes and continuing care in hospitals.All care homes in Wales are registered and inspected by the Care StandardsInspectorate for Wales (CSIW). Inspection reports are available from thehome or CSIW. All care homes in England are registered and inspected by theCommission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI). You can search their websites to see what registered agencies operate in the area and downloadreports from CSCI or request a report from CSIW.http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/50+28