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fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

4 things to look for when choosing a long-term care facility for a loved one

Sometimes it's a fall that brings a broken hip and a loss of mobility. Or memory problems that bubble into danger. Or the death of the partner who was relied upon for care.The need to move to a nursing home, assisted living facility or another type of care setting often comes suddenly, setting off an abrupt, daunting search. It's likely something no one ever wanted, but knowing what to look for and what to ask can make a big difference.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms

Massachusetts enacts safety reforms for assisted living—annual inspections, emergency plan updates, drills, a public compliance database, and an affordability study after a deadly fire.
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