How to Prepare for an Assisted-Living Service-Plan Reassessment
Assisted-living service plans can change as a resident’s needs change.
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Assisted-Living Staff Cannot Find Your Parent’s Care Instructions: What to Do
A family member asks why a resident is not receiving a planned service, and staff say they cannot find the instruction.
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How to Ask About Overnight Guests in Assisted Living
A family member may want to stay overnight after move-in, during illness, around a holiday, or before an early appointment.
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A Resident Needs More Help, but Wants to Keep the Same Apartment
A resident may love the apartment, neighbors, and location but begin needing more help with transfers, toileting, dressing, or mobility.
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Assisted Living After a Temporary Illness: When Should Care Fees Be Reassessed?
A resident may temporarily need more help after pneumonia, a fall, surgery, or another short-term illness.
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What to Ask About Alcohol Policies in Assisted Living
Alcohol policies in assisted living can involve resident choice, house rules, medication safety, fall risk, behavior, and state/local law.
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Assisted-Living Smoking Policies: Questions Before Move-In
Smoking policies can vary widely among assisted-living communities.
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Overnight Visits Away From Assisted Living: Planning Medications and Support
An overnight trip away from assisted living can be an important family experience.
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Can Residents Leave Assisted Living for the Day on Their Own?
For many residents, assisted living is a home—not a place where every trip outside requires permission.
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What to Ask About Air Conditioning and Indoor Temperature in Assisted Living
Indoor temperature can be a comfort issue—and during extreme heat or cold, a health issue.
