National Assisted Living Week

Sept 13 - Sept 19th 2009 is National Assisted Living Week.“This year’s theme, ‘Traditions of the Heart’ pays tribute to thepersonal connection that caregivers, relatives, and volunteers havewith nearly 1 million people residing in more than 38,000 assistedliving and residential care communities nationwide,” said David Kyllo, The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)'s executive director.NCAL established National assisted living Week in 1995 toprovide a unique opportunity to bring together residents, families,employees, volunteers, and the surrounding community to celebrateresidents and the services provided within assisted living residences.