Discover the Real Life Impact of Residential Assisted Living

The assisted living market is growing at an unprecedented rate. As demographics show baby boomers moving into their senior years, this trend will only continue to increase. Fortunately, there are more options for seniors than ever before. Residential assisted living is leading the way with residents and investors alike.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) are helpful classifications for caregivers and physicians to evaluate the independence and autonomy of seniors. We all want to live independently. This remains true in assisted living communities. Understanding seniors and their abilities can help caregivers provide the right environment for them to thrive.

The Senior Housing Forum wrote an article titled “Is This a Market Disruptor? Or a Market Extender?” by Susan Saldibar. The article featured Gene Guarino’s RAL Academy training program. This follow-up summarizes a complete review of Saldibar’s article. The entire assisted living market is tuned into what the RAL Academy is doing. This proven investment model offers something unique and beneficial for anyone getting into the assisted living industry.

Should I allow smoking in my residential assisted living facility? Generally, smokers feel passionate about maintaining their right to smoke and having some amount of freedom to express that right. But what does the law say? RAL homes and their staff have a duty to balance residents’ rights with the safety and health of all residents.

Millennials who are facing a more competitive workforce may be able to start a RAL business, and generate significant cash flow, potentially for decades, while also providing a suitable living environment for elder loved ones.