An Overview of Assisted Living 2004

An Overview of Assisted Living 2004

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Assisted living has expanded options for many older persons in need of long-term services, enabling them to remain independent in a residential setting, rather than having to move to a nursing home. At the same time, the rapid growth of assisted living has led to concerns about quality, consumer protection, and affordability, and the degree to which the assisted living philosophy is being carried out. In this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Brief, Bernadette Wright provides an overview of these issues and recent efforts to address them. The report also discusses steps that state policymakers could take to ensure that assisted living is consistent with consumers' preferences, to improve access to assisted living for people with low incomes, and to ensure quality. (24 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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