Alabama is joining other states to recognize assisted living residents and staff for their contributions to the community during National Assisted Living Week. Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation designating September 8-14 as National Assisted Living Week in Alabama.
The proclamation commends assisted living employees for the care they provide to Alabama’s older adults and people with disabilities. Gov. Ivey’s proclamation reminds the public that “the citizens of Alabama residing in assisted living communities are active members of the larger community and their past contributions are a vital part of the state’s rich history.”
National Assisted Living Week 2024 proclamation
“I appreciate Governor Ivey recognizing this important week and the people who live and work in assisted living facilities,” said Bryan Jones, chairman of the Alabama Nursing Home Association’s board of directors. “Our association is proud to represent assisted living and specialty care assisted living facilities. I encourage Alabamians to visit their local assisted living facility to learn more about the care and services offered.”
National Assisted Living Week has been sponsored by the National Center for Assisted Living since 1995. In Alabama, it is sponsored by the Alabama Nursing Home Association. The annual observance begins on Grandparents’ Day and continues through the following Saturday.
The national theme for 2024 is “Inspiring Generations.” The theme offers assisted living staff, communities, residents and families the opportunity to look at how assisted living has evolved and grown, inspired by the residents and those who care for them. It is a chance to listen and learn from each other, share stories and wisdom, and find inspiration from those around you.
The text of Gov. Ivey’s National Assisted Living Week proclamation is below. Click here to download a PDF of the proclamation.
2024 National Assisted Living Week proclamation
Proclamation by the Governor of Alabama
WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama residing in assisted living communities are active members of the larger community and their past contributions are a vital part of the state’s rich history; and
WHEREAS, assisted living is an important long-term care option for older adults and individuals with disabilities that fosters choice, dignity, and independence; and
WHEREAS, National Assisted Living Week was established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living and is sponsored locally by the Alabama Nursing Home Association to honor the contributions of assisted living communities in providing long-term care to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, National Assisted Living Week begins on Grandparents’ Day, September 8 and continues through Saturday, September 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the member assisted living and specialty care assisted living facilities of the Alabama Nursing Home Association are holding events in observance of National Assisted Living Week guided by this year’s national theme of “Inspiring Generations” to recognize residents, staff, volunteer and their families; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of September 8-14, 2024, as National Assisted Living Week in the State of Alabama.
Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 30th day of July 2024.
Kay Ivey, Governor
About the Alabama Nursing Home Association
Founded in 1951, the Alabama Nursing Home Association represents 97% of the state’s nursing homes and a growing number of assisted living and specialty care assisted living facilities affiliated with nursing homes. It is Alabama’s oldest and largest long-term and post-acute care trade organization. For more information, visit anha.org.
