Objectives In this study, we (1) identify the terms used to describe the assisted living sector
and the legislation governing operation in all Canadian provinces and territories;(2) identify …

Assisted living has emerged as an important housing and long-term care option for older
Americans. To date, development of this sector has occurred largely without government …

By 2020, 29% of Canada's seniors will be in the 75-84 age bracket, and 13% will be aged
85 and over. How they live and who will look after them will become increasingly urgent …

Abstract Assisted-living facilities (ALFs), which provide a community for residents who
require assistance throughout their day, are an important part of the long-term-care system …

Older adults needing assistance with activities of daily living can receive support in various
settings. Senior housing communities, such as independent living, assisted living, and …

Objective We investigate the changes in the sociodemographic characteristics, clinical
comorbidities, and transitions between care settings among residents of assisted living …

Objectives Describe how the availability of assisted living (AL) and dementia-specific AL
vary across counties and correlate with demographic and socioeconomic characteristics …

The assisted living market serving older Americans is estimated to be worth $13 billion-$15
billion, with the value expected to rise to $20 billion by 2020. The market includes nursing …

It is not clear to me whether the facilities discussed by the authors of “Monitoring Quality of
Care in Residential Care for the Elderly: The Information Challenge”(Flores & Newcomer …

Background: Little is known about health or service use outcomes for residents of Canadian
assisted living facilities. Our objectives were to estimate the incidence of admission to …