The assisted-living dilemma Residents and regulators strain to balance freedom with protection; Carrollton, Ala

The impact that state regulation is having on assisted living facilities in Alabama is examined. To protect assisted living residents, the Alabama House of Representatives last week supported a proposal to require operators to get training and pass competency tests.

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Published in:U.S. news & world report 2001-05, Vol.130 (20), p.64
Main Author: Shapiro, Joseph P
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease
Assisted living facilities
Baby boomers
Care
Dementia
Litigation
Nursing homes
Older people
Public health
Regulation
Retirement communities
States
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Summary:The impact that state regulation is having on assisted living facilities in Alabama is examined. To protect assisted living residents, the Alabama House of Representatives last week supported a proposal to require operators to get training and pass competency tests.
ISSN:0041-5537
2169-9283