As individuals grow older, they may reach a point where they are still leading active and independent lives but need assistance in handling some day-to-day tasks. Transitioning from independent living ...
The federal government does not regulate the nation’s roughly 30,000 assisted-living facilities. Instead, oversight is left to the states, where a patchwork of rules often falls far short of expert ...
Interviews with advocates, experts and current and former state officials say Delaware code is outdated to the needs of current-day assisted living residents, particularly since many have dementia.
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents reliant on wheelchairs and oxygen tanks, but it lacked the safety measures and ...
The ‘no touch’ or ‘no lift’ policies are raising concerns about both resident safety and the strain it places on first ...
Gabriel House in Fall River – where a deadly fire broke out on July 13 – is defined by Massachusetts as an assisted living residence. Assisted living residences in Massachusetts follow certain ...
As we age, there inevitably comes a time when performing everyday tasks and activities begins to feel more challenging than they once did. While many older adults want to continue doing the things on ...
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents reliant on wheelchairs and oxygen tanks, but it lacked the safety measures and ...