Emergency Preparedness

The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently announced the publication of its annual Assisted Living State Regulatory Review. This report summarizes key selected state requirements for assisted living licensure or certification. It provides information for every state and the District of Columbia on topics such as which state agency licenses assisted living, recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting assisted living, scope of care, limitations of services, staffing, and training. The report also includes requirements for communities that offer older adults and people with disabilities housing and person-centered supportive and/or health care services but may use a different term than assisted living...

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Advisory Council has released a new resource guide for grandfamilies during emergencies. There are an estimated 2.7 million children living in grand family or kinship households in the U.S. today. This guide includes key information related to health care, social services, staying connected, and important helplines, among others.