We had to get him to sign the residency agreement for the AL facility...it was just a legality for that level of care. In AL setting, POA can't sign LO in as they can into a NH. Once they get the signature, there's no problem keeping the resident there even if they start to scream about wanting to leave. 1999 December 28, Starword, “I am back with questions”, in alt.support.alzheimers (Usenet), archived from the original on 28 Jun 2025:
Owners and operators of long-term care facilities may perceive AL as small scale nursing homes with fewer operational and staffing problems and therefore a higher return on their investment. 2001, Kevan H. Namazi, Paul K. Chafetz, “Introduction: The Concept, the Terminology, and the Occupants”, in Kevan H. Namazi, Paul K. Chafetz, editors, Assisted Living: Current Issues in Facility Management and Resident Care, Westport, Conn.: Auburn House, →ISBN, page 1:
Another difficulty we face in AL is that residents cannot be forced to socialize, interact or otherwise get out to maintain a healthy emotional balance. In fact, we can't require residents to shower or even change their undergarment. Doing so can infringe on their rights. 2017, K. Allen, “Easily Ms. Handled”, in Remembering What I Forgot, [Bradenton, Fla.]: Gwenlee Publishing, →ISBN, page 129:
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(abbreviation, alt-of) Abbreviation of Alabama: a state of the United States.