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This bill amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act to enhance protections and standards for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The bill requires that before admission, each resident must be assessed using validated assessment tools specifically recommended by Alzheimer's and dementia care experts, which are designed to accurately identify and evaluate cognitive impairments. These assessment tools must be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure they reflect the most current best practices and clinical standards in dementia care. The bill maintains existing provisions that prevent admission or continued residency for individuals whose medical condition would make their stay detrimental to their own or other residents' health and safety, and it reinforces requirements for specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care units to have appropriate safety protocols, staff training, communication strategies, and emergency procedures. Additionally, the bill mandates that establishments providing specialized dementia care must have sufficient staff, provide cognitive stimulation activities, ensure resident representatives are designated, and develop comprehensive policies to support the unique needs of residents with cognitive impairments.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3328&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104