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Assisted living facilities pressed to meet growing needs of older, sicker residents

Assisted living facilities pressed to meet growing needs of older, sicker residents

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Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health issues, according to a recent report from a diverse panel of experts. This is a clear call for change inspired by the changed profile of the population served by assisted living facilities. …

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Assisted living facilities pressed to meet growing needs of older, sicker residents

Assisted living facilities pressed to meet growing needs of older, sicker residents

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By Judith Graham Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health issues, according to a recent report from a diverse panel of experts. This is a clear call for change inspired by the changed profile of the population served by …

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Assisted living facilities pressed to meet growing needs of older, sicker residents

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Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health issues, according to a recent report from a diverse panel of experts. This is a clear call for change inspired by the changed profile of the population served by assisted living facilities. …

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Assisted living too often fails in older, sicker residents, report says

Assisted living too often fails in older, sicker residents, report says

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Comment this story Comment Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health issues, according to a recent report from a diverse panel of experts. This is a clear call for change inspired by the changed profile of the population served …

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Assisted living facilities ask the state to slow down and work with stakeholders on new emergency rules

Assisted living facilities ask the state to slow down and work with stakeholders on new emergency rules

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Florida Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) is raising questions about new emergency management regulations proposed by state health care regulators. The Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) held a one-hour workshop on Tuesday with ALF vendors, local emergency management officials and others who have raised concerns about the proposed settlement. The proposals are for comprehensive emergency management …

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