Tender Loving Care

Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities.