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Governor Cuomo Proclaims September Assisted Living Month

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:59:16 -0400

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed September Assisted Living Month in recognition of the more than 2 million New Yorkers that will need some form of long-term care by 2015. Assisted living is a popular long-term care option that provides a comfo...

Governor Cuomo Proclaims September Assisted Living Month

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:59:11 -0400

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed September Assisted Living Month in recognition of the more than two million New Yorkers who will need some form of long-term care by 2015.

New York Celebrates Assisted Living Month, September 2012

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:32:16 -0400

On Saturday, Sept. 1, the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) members throughout the state kicked off Assisted Living Month in New York. In recognition, member residences will be hosting a number of events, bringing together reside...

Governor Cuomo Proclaims September Assisted Living Month

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:26:42 -0400

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed September Assisted Living Month in recognition of the more than 2 million New Yorkers that will need some form of long-term care by 2015, and assisted living is a viable option that provides a comfortable setti...

New York Celebrates Assisted Living Month, September 2011

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:31:13 -0400

On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) membership will help kick off Assisted Living Month in New York with the release of a new video detailing the benefits of residing in a state licensed assisted living re...

New York's Second Annual Assisted Living Week Begins Sunday

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:37:12 -0400

On Sunday, Sept. 12, Grandparents Day, the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) membership will help kick off New York's second annual Assisted Living Week celebration. The group received a proclamation from Governor Paterson's office.

New York Celebrates Second Annual Assisted Living Week, September 12-18, 2010

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:23:36 -0400

On Sunday, Sept. 12, Grandparents Day, the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) membership will help kick off New York's second annual Assisted Living Week celebration. The group recently received a proclamation from Governor Paters...

ESAAL Applauds New Law to Expand Seniors' Access to an Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:51:30 -0400

The Empire State Association of Assisted Living applauded Governor Paterson today for signing into law a measure that will allow seniors to be directly admitted into a certified Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) from outside the assisted l...

Protecting Senior Citizens from Unlicensed Assisted Living Facilities – or "Look-a-likes"

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:01:31 -0500

On Tuesday, March 9, members of the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) will meet with lawmakers at the State Capitol in Albany and urge them to pass legislation granting the NYS Department of Health the authority to ensure that al...

ESAAL Victorious

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:58:15 -0400

The Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) was notified late Friday that the NYS Supreme Court ruled against the Department DOH's most burdensome and costly assisted living mandates – determining that they were unnecessary and did not...

New York Celebrates Its Inaugural Assisted Living Week, September 13-19

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:29:52 -0400

On Sunday, September 13, Grandparents Day, the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) membership will help kick off New York's first-ever Assisted Living Week celebration. The group received a proclamation from Governor Paterson's off...

ESAAL Members Will Urge Lawmakers to Reject the Governor's Proposal Forcing Seniors into Institutions

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:20:13 -0500

On Tuesday, March 3, members of the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) will meet with lawmakers at the State Capitol in Albany and ask them to reject a proposal by Gov. Paterson that would relax the licensing framework of the Assi...

Empire State Association of Assisted Living Files Lawsuit Against New York State

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:03:03 -0400

The Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) yesterday filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health (DOH) challenging the states latest round of mandates, which will only increase costs for assisted living residences ...

Unnecessary State Mandates Will Raise Assisted Living Costs

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:35:01 -0500

Recently proposed regulatory changes by the New York State Department of Health for those who operate assisted living residences include the addition of on-site nursing staff at some residences and compliance with new building standards. These exp...