What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living:
Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Services often include:
- One to three meals a day
- Monitoring of medication
- Personal care, including dressing and bathing
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Social and recreational activities
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