Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) Introduces
Resolution
Declaring Sept. 9-15,
2007 National Assisted Living Week
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Thanks
Senator for Recognition
Contact:
Lisa Gelhaus, AHCA/NCAL, (202) 898-2825
For Immediate Release
August 2, 2007
Washington, DC – Today, Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced Senate Resolution 292, which declares the week of September 9–15, 2007 to be National Assisted Living Week (NALW). NCAL, creator of NALW, applauds the Senator for the national honor and the recognition.
“On behalf of the entire assisted living profession, NCAL thanks Senator Crapo for recognizing the 13th annual NALW, which is celebrated by residents and the staff of assisted living facilities nationwide,” said David Kyllo, executive director of NCAL.
Sen. Crapo’s resolution draws national attention to Americans who have contributed so much during their lifetimes. The Senator’s resolution urges citizens to visit friends and loved ones who reside in an assisted living facility and to learn more about assisted living services and how these services benefit communities.
NCAL established NALW in 1995. It provides a unique opportunity to bring together residents, families, employees, volunteers, and the local community to celebrate our elders and the services provided within assisted living and residential care communities. NALW always begins on Grandparents Day, the first Sunday after Labor Day.
Nationally, there are approximately 36,000 facilities providing services and care to about 1 million residents. Assisted living employees and residents create a fun-filled week with activities focused on the theme, which this year is “Legacies of Love.”
“Legacies of Love” highlights the privilege, value and responsibility of passing the legacies of our elders’ lives down through the generations. Each assisted living resident has a unique story to tell, a proud heritage to celebrate, and mementos and keepsakes that can be acknowledged, shared, and cherished.
“Sen. Crapo’s efforts are appreciated by assisted living communities, their employees, and residents, their family, and friends,” said Kyllo. “NCAL appreciates his commitment to seniors and people with disabilities in Idaho and across the nation.”
For more information about NALW, please visit www.nalw.org.
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The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) represents nearly 11,000 non-profit and proprietary facilities dedicated to continuous improvement in the delivery of professional and compassionate care provided daily by millions of caring employees to 1.5 million of our nation’s frail, elderly and disabled citizens who live in nursing facilities, assisted living residences, subacute centers and homes for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. For more information, please visit www.ahca.org.