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Assisted living communities, sometimes referred to as assisted living facilities or assisted living centers, are residential facilities which aim to provide individuals with as much autonomy as possible while providing a variety of support services to residents within a homelike setting. Services may include meals, transportation, help getting around, grooming, housekeeping and a limited number of medical services such as medication management. [1][2]
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1. Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA). Philosophy of Assisted Living. (May 2009.) Retrieved August 9, 2009, from http://www.alfa.org/alfa/ALFA_Core_Principles_on_assisted_living.asp?SnID=128257714#philosophy.
2. Longtermcareliving.com. Choosing An Assisted Living Residence: A Consumer’s Guide. (2005). Retrieved August 9, 2009, from http://longtermcareliving.com/assess/al/.
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