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American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®
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Assisted living residences in Massachusetts: How ready and willing are they to serve people with Alzheimer' s disease or a related disorder?

Kathy B. Stocker, MSW

Nina M. Silverstein, PhD

Gerontology Faculty, University of Massachusetts Boston, Gerontology Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.

Assisted living is a growing residential option for persons with cognitive impairments and their families. Massachusetts recently passed legislation (January 1995) establishing assisted living residences into law. While many elder advocates applauded this legislation as a step forward in recognizing both the housing and supportive needs of older residents, others voiced concern that the legislation did not contain specific wording regarding the need Jbr 24-hour "awake" staff which many consider to be a crucial element in the care of dementia residents.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 11, No. 2, 28-38 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/153331759601100204
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