The following guides can be used to improve quality of life and help residents maintain choice and independence.
The Guide for Potential Residents helps potential residents and their families choose an assisted living community that is the right for the resident. The Guide for Current Residents helps people already in assisted living assess whether their residence meets their expectations and suggests ways to work with staff and other residents to make it better. The Guide for Direct Care Staff is a resource that recognizes that staff members know the residents the best and can implement changes to create the most satisfying environment for the residents. The Guide for Assisted Living Managers provides practical tips and case studies that help staff meet residents’ need and overcome typical obstacles.
The guides for current and prospective residents include brief questionnaires that can be helpful in identifying personal needs and priorities, addressing areas of concern, etc… These questionnaires are also provided in separate files that can be downloaded and printed out or filled out on a computer, smartphone, iPad, or other electronic device.