What potential residents should know - Assisted Living Review

Nursing Homes, Nov, 2002 by Barbara Shoemaker

Summary of Resources Available

(from the Assisted Living Federation of America [ALFA] and ALFA University)

* The Assisted Living Guide and Checklist, recently revised and updated. Bulk purchases can be ordered by calling (703) 691-8100.

* "The Assisted Living Information Statement" is available online at www.alfa.org.

* "The ALFA Model Resident Admission Agreement" is available online at www.alfa.org.

* "Negotiated Risk Agreements in Assisted Living Communities" is available online at www.alfa.org.

* ALFA University, the training arm of ALFA, offers a professional sales and marketing training certificate program. Information about this program is available from ALFA University at (800) 258-7030.

Barbara Shoemaker is managing director of ALFA University. For further information, phone (800) 258-7030. To comment, please send e-mail to shoemaker1102@nursinghomesmagazine.com.