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Federal government needs to take closer look at assisted living facilities

11-01-2006 · EurekAlert!

Assisted-living facilities have become the fastest growing segment of residential care for the elderly. And along with their rise have come a host of health and care issues that need to be addressed by the federal government, according to an article in the Elder Law Journal published by the Illinois College of Law.

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