Come learn about this rising trend in care for older adults who are having increased medical and or cognitive challenges in their lives. Learn about what Assisted Living is and what it is not. Understand the best ways for selecting a good assisted living community and what to look for in this important decision making process. Learn about the value of assisted living with a realistic look at the pros and cons of this sector of living within our healthcare spectrum.
Speaker: Larry Steinhauser, PhD … Larry has 42 years of healthcare experience with the last 22 years in Assisted Living. Larry has worked extensively with older adults and their families as they transition into assisted living due to increased challenges and care needs. Larry managed 14 assisted living communities in New England and understands the day to day issues within these settings. Larry is a Licensed Psychologist who was on the board of Directors for MASS Assisted Living Association for 8 years. He is currently on the Board of Amherst Neighbors.