SOCIOLOGY & AGING

Deliverable Length: 3–5 pages, excluding cover, abstract, and reference pages

For this assignment, assume the role of a manager of an assisted living facility. In a 3–5-page paper, answer the following questions. Support your answers with research from the library and the Web.

• What are some of the needs, both physical and emotional, of the residents in your facility that you need to be sure to address?
• Discuss the physical, biological, and psychological contexts—specifically, what are some of the physical, biological, and psychological considerations for residents entering an assisted living center?
• How can you help families grapple with the decision of moving a loved one to an assisted care facility? 
• When does a resident of an assisted living facility need to transition to a nursing home or to a facility with a different level of care?