Assisted/Supportive Living Care
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The Assisted/Supportive Living care model emerged in the 1990s as a care alternative for the elderly and those with developmental disabilities who did not require 24/7 assistance but that were unable to live completely independent. The Good Samaritan Society was a pioneer in this area, bringing the Assisted/Supportive Living care model to Canada. This care model promotes lifestyle independence, privacy and individualized care for residents along with six basic principles of community living:
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