ALFA director Dr. Belinda WEE has recently responded to a letter on The Straits Times forum, to clarify on the option of assisted living as part of the care continuum as a person ages.
The Assisted Living Facilities Association (Alfa) has advocated that assisted living facilities admit seniors who may need help with a maximum of two basic ADLs, after which they should be transitioned to a higher-care needs facility like a nursing home for safety reasons
Dr. Belinda WEE, ALFA Director
Read the letter in full here.