Jacob Graff holds decades of experience in the acquisition, development, and management of health care facilities for older adults. The CEO of a Los Angeles-based eldercare healthcare company, Jacob Graff oversees skilled care, sub-acute care, residential care, and assisted living facilities across California.
Although many seniors may be able to receive long-term services and assistance from their communities, some need the additional care and support available in a residential setting. For example, assisted living facilities provide a level of service that allows residents to maintain independence while receiving support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
The ADL methodology, first developed in 1963 by Sidney Katz, MD, encompasses a scale of six basic activities that support independent living. Assessing these activities, which include eating, bathing and hygiene, dressing, continence, toileting, and walking/transfering, define the functional abilities of solder adults and determine the need for long term care support. Today, ADL assessments are applied to determine eligibility for programs such as Medicaid and VA benefits as well.
Although many seniors may be able to receive long-term services and assistance from their communities, some need the additional care and support available in a residential setting. For example, assisted living facilities provide a level of service that allows residents to maintain independence while receiving support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
The ADL methodology, first developed in 1963 by Sidney Katz, MD, encompasses a scale of six basic activities that support independent living. Assessing these activities, which include eating, bathing and hygiene, dressing, continence, toileting, and walking/transfering, define the functional abilities of solder adults and determine the need for long term care support. Today, ADL assessments are applied to determine eligibility for programs such as Medicaid and VA benefits as well.
