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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > aging and older development > assisted living
... > contexts > demography > residence characteristics > housing > older Americans > assisted living
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... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > residence characteristics > housing > older Americans > assisted living
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assisted living  

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  • Assisted living has emerged as an important type of residential care outside of nursing homes. Assisted living can be broadly defined as a group residential program that provides personal care and supportive services and can respond to unscheduled needs for assistance. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Assisted Living]

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