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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Healthcare Management
Long-Term Care

Background:

Assisted living (AL) residents are older and frailer than initially anticipated.
Current medical care systems and protocols are often inadequate for clinically complex AL residents.
There is a growing need for robust medical support within the assisted living industry.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the challenges posed by the increasing frailty and medical complexity of assisted living residents.
To discuss the scope of inadequate clinical guidance, systems, and protocols in assisted living settings.
To conclude with actionable steps to improve medical care in assisted living.

Main Methods:

An edited review of presentations and discussions from the AMDA-led Assisted Living Consensus Conference.
Expert medical professionals, assisted living representatives, and consumer advocates participated.
The conference focused on the care of frail elders within the long-term care continuum.

Main Results:

Summarized prevalidating opinions from conference attendees.
Identified the need for stronger medical components in assisted living.
Highlighted discussions on developing standard assessment tools and clinical protocols.

Conclusions:

Assisted living is transitioning from a hospitality model to one with significant medical components.
There is a critical need to further develop and standardize medical care within assisted living.
Developing standardized assessment tools and clinical protocols is essential for improving resident safety and quality of life.