National Assisted Living Week

WHEREAS, assisted living is a long term care service that fosters choice, dignity, independence and autonomy in our elderly nationwide;

WHEREAS, there are 340 licensed assisted living facilities in Alabama, and each are licensed through the Alabama Department of Public Health; and

WHEREAS, the National Center for Assisted Living proudly created National Assisted Living Week to demonstrate how much we care for our residents and appreciate the staff members that deliver care every day; and

WHEREAS, the theme of National Assisted Living Week 2014 is “The Magic of Music.” It highlights the healing effect music can have on individuals living with dementia; and

WHEREAS, almost 40 percent of assisted living residents have some type of dementia

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of September 7 through 13, 2014, as

National Assisted Living Week

in the state of Alabama.