 Began in 1990’s ◦ Wanted to deinstitutionalize elder care  Custodial Care in a home-like environment  Living quarters can contain furniture and belongings from home  Help with daily care: ◦ Bathing, Toileting, Eating, Dressing  Other services: ◦ Shared meals, Laundry, Housekeeping

 Assisted Living provides services to seniors who are physically or mentally impaired somehow.  Retirement homes have ONLY an age requirement and do not provide physical or mental assistance care.

 Round-the-clock Medical Attention ◦ Need much help with daily tasks ◦ Severe cognitive impairment ◦ Debilitating medical problem  Cost is much higher than Assisted Living ◦ But more subsidized by govt.