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What is Assisted Living? http://vvww.alfa.org/WhatsAL.In <br /> ttp: g/WhatsAL.In <br /> 41" What is Assisted Living? <br /> 046* <br /> g <br /> • <br /> ALF . . Assisted Living <br /> The new housing and health care alternative combining independence with <br /> personal care in a warm, dignified, community setting. <br /> What is Assisted Living? <br /> The Assisted Living Federation of America(ALFA) defines an Assisted Living <br /> residence as a special combination of housing, personalized supportive <br /> services and health care designed to meet the needs —both scheduled and <br /> unscheduled—of those who need help with activities of daily living. <br /> What is the philosophy of Assisted Living? <br /> ALFA members subscribe to a 10-point philosophy of care: <br /> 1. Offering cost-effective quality care that is personalized for individual <br /> needs <br /> 2. Fostering independence for each resident <br /> 3. Treating each resident with dignity and respect <br /> 4. Promoting the individuality of each resident • <br /> 5. Allowing each resident choice of care and lifestyle <br /> 6. Protecting each resident's right to privacy <br /> 7. Nurturing the spirit of each resident <br /> 8. Involving family and friends, as appropriate, in care planning and <br /> implementation <br /> 9. Providing a safe, residential environment <br /> 10. Making the Assisted Living residence a valuable community asset <br /> • <br /> Who lives in Assisted Living residences? <br /> Currently, more than a million Americans live in an estimated 30,000 Assisted <br /> Living residences. Assisted Living residents can be young or old, affluent or <br /> low income, frail or disabled. Atypical resident is age 83 or older, is female, <br /> and is either widowed or single. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer's <br /> disease or other memory disorders. Residents may also need help with <br /> incontinence or mobility. <br /> What does an Assisted Living residence look like? <br /> Assisted Living residences can range from a high-rise apartment complex to a <br /> converted Victorian home to a renovated school. Residences may be free <br /> standing or housed with other residential options, such as independent living <br /> or nursing care. They may be operated by non-profit or for-profit companies. <br /> Most facilities have between 25 and 120 units. There is no single blueprint, <br /> because consumers' preferences and needs vary widely. Units may vary in <br /> 1 ..F4 ..w....nn 111 re <br />