Assisted living facilities have long been viewed as places where seniors can receive care while maintaining some degree of independence and dignity. Families often choose these facilities because they promise a balance between safety and privacy, offering a supportive environment without the rigid structure of a nursing home.
However, in recent years, a quiet but significant shift has been taking place inside many of these facilities—one that’s raising serious concerns among privacy advocates, elder rights groups, and even some families. Surveillance technology, once limited to security cameras in common areas, is now becoming deeply embedded in daily life within assisted living communities.
