StephenWinbaum
Communications Coordinator
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Oct 26, 2005, 11:35 AM
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A cherished amenity in the assisted living setting is the beauty salon and barber shop.
Convenience is the major consideration for an in-house retirement beauty salon or barber shop; because it’s practical for assisted living residents with mobility and transportation problems.
Providers of residential care recognize the importance of good grooming for their occupants; the old-fashioned ‘look good feel good’ philosophy that is popular throughout American society.
The beauty industry has come up with great innovations for assisted living facilities: - elevated sinks and shampoo bowls to accommodate people in wheelchairs
- specialized shampoo tray drain boards for residents with reclining problems
- hydraulic chairs
Most states license assisted living salons and barber shops under special conditions: - Beauty salons and barber shops are limited only to residents and are not available to the public
- Services may be charged directly to residents or included as part of a package
- The facility owner must obtain a state license
- The facility must insure that the salon is supervised by a licensed hair stylist during hours of operation
Residents value beauty salons and barber shops; they are amenities retirement providers must consider for the well-being of their occupants.
Stephen Winbaum is the Communications Coordinator or RetirementHomes.com
(This post was edited by StephenWinbaum on Nov 15, 2005, 9:49 AM)
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