Recognizing and managing pain in individuals with dementia can be challenging, as they may have difficulty expressing their discomfort. Caregivers need the right tools to assess pain effectively and ensure proper care. This page provides resources and guidance to help caregivers identify signs of pain, use evidence-based assessment tools, and implement strategies to improve comfort […]
LTCCC testimony calls for national standards promoting quality, safety, and integrity in assisted living
January 26, 2024 – Yesterday, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults, co-chaired by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN).
“It’s been […]
More and more seniors and their families are turning to assisted living as an alternative to nursing homes when they need residential care and monitoring. Unfortunately, despite this growing need, and the billions of dollars in personal and public funds spent on assisted living care, too many assisted living residents experience abuse, neglect, exploitation, and […]
LTCCC testimony calls for national standards promoting quality, safety, and integrity in assisted living
January 26, 2024 – Yesterday, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing, Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults, co-chaired by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN).
“It’s been […]
Presenter: Paula Carder, Ph.D.
Dr. Carder is a professor with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and director of the Institute of Aging at Portland State University. Dr. Carder’s research explores the relationship between state regulatory requirements and daily practices associated with medication administration and staffing in assisted living […]
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This series of assisted living fact sheets focuses on a variety of issues relevant to resident care, quality of life, and/or safety. The fact sheets are tailored to be useful to a range of stakeholders, from residents and families to facility operators to policymakers.
Each fact sheet includes a brief background on the topic, relevant recommendations, […]
A study of the status of care and quality of life in New York State assisted living facilities and residences and the state’s oversight and enforcement of state rules.
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 […]
