SR0565 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Supportive Living Program has proven to be one of the most successful models for affordable assisted living in the country, and offers seniors and persons with disabilities care, compassion, comfort, and cost in an environment that helps promote independence and wellness; and

WHEREAS, There are 147 Supportive Living facilities with over 11,000 apartments operating or soon to be operating throughout Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Supportive Living is the largest federal Medicaid home and community-based assisted living waiver program in the country with 11,500 persons that can be served annually; and

WHEREAS, Supportive Living has been lauded by the residents and their families for the high quality of life and services provided; and

WHEREAS, These services, such as medication supervision, personal care, homemaking, laundry, and a 24 hour staff to meet resident's scheduled and unscheduled needs, promote an active, independent lifestyle for residents; and

WHEREAS, Research has shown that there are positive health benefits associated with socialization, keeping active, and having one's health status monitored to provide early detection and treatment; and

WHEREAS, By combining apartment style housing with these services, residents can live independently and take part in decision making where personal choice, dignity, privacy and individuality are emphasized; and

WHEREAS, Supportive Living is cost-effective for the State as rates are lower for residents of supportive living facilities who might otherwise reside in nursing facilities; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we proclaim and recognize April 28 through May 2, 2008, as Supportive Living Week in the State of Illinois, and encourage seniors and persons with disabilities to take advantage of the supportive living program whenever possible.