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Assisted living

Assisted living is a condition in which a person (usually an elderly person) lives in a facility with some assistance from the staff. The person is not debilitated enough for "nursing home" but also is not self-reliant enough for "independent living". Assisted living staff help with basic activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, etc...
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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